Pick-a-Paint Help

If you're up to your ears in paint swatches or chips but no further to pinning down a hue... This will help you pick the perfect color.
If you have ever found yourself staring at a wall marked up with dozens of sample colors, yet still no closer to finding the right shade, you have come to the right place.

Know which hues are easier to work with. If you've had no luck choosing paint colors, it could be that you were making things harder on yourself than was necessary. Some colors, like pink, are especially difficult to get just right. Neutral hues like gray, beige and soft browns, as well as pale, silvery blues are quite forgiving.

It's OK to not have colorful paint . Give yourself permission to skip the color deliberations and just go with white. It's fresh, classic and easy, and it goes with everything. If you've been putting off choosing paint colors for years, perhaps it's time to let yourself off the hook.

Skip the paint-rack confusion. Those paint racks at the hardware store are not the place to begin your hunt for the perfect color!
It may be fun at first browsing thousands of colors, but it's not likely to result in the perfect hue for your living room. Do as the pros do: Start with a vision for your space instead.
Consider what look you are aiming for, save room photos you love and take a picture with you to the paint store to help you narrow the choices.

Pay attention to existing finishes. If you are seeking paint colors for your kitchen, bath or another room with existing finishes to consider, start there.
For example, cool gray tile floors or granite counters beg for a cool wall hue like blue or gray. Bring a sample or photo of the finishes in your room to the paint store to aid in matching.

Start small. If you are feeling overwhelmed by a list of rooms to paint that's a mile long, start with the smallest one.
Choose your paint color based on the finishes in the room or a piece of fabric or art, and get going!
The sense of accomplishment you'll get from a job well done should help you face the rest of your painting jobs with more confidence.

Always, always test it out. And use the exact finish you plan to use — high gloss will look very different from matte or eggshell. If you don't want to deal with test pots, look for a paint company that offers poster-size paint chips and tape them to your wall instead.
Even with big paint chips, when you think you have a winner, it's still wise to test out the paint itself before buying all of the paint you need.
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