To find your exact paint color, you can use a color-matching tool like the Nix Mini 2 or Datacolor ColorReader EZ. These tools use a small portable sensor and an app to identify the closest known paint color match.
Here are other ways to find your paint color:
- Take a photo of the color and use a paint company's app. Many paint companies offer mobile apps that help match paint colors. You can simply take a photo of the color you want to match and the app will provide you with a list of similar paint colors. For example, Sherwin-Williams has an app called ColorSnap® Paint Color App that allows you to match paint colors by taking photos.
- Use a paint matching service at a hardware store. Many hardware stores offer paint matching services, where they can analyze a paint sample and create a custom paint color match. This service can be more accurate than using a mobile app.
- Scrape off a small sample of paint and take it to a paint store. This method is still used in some cases, but it may not be the most accurate method.
Remember: While these methods can help you find a close match, they may not be able to find the exact same paint color. If you are trying to touch up an existing paint job, it is always best to try to find the original paint color information.
