There are so many choices when it comes to paint colors, brands and finishes that our clients sometimes feel overwhelmed when putting their choices together. Add to that the feeling of commitment that comes with splashing your walls with a hue and people can sometimes get downright color-phobic.
Your designer is always there to lend a hand, but many paint manufactures have made it much easier for everyone to dig into the world color palettes and color trends.
Many of these online tools let you take a picture of the room to be painted and overlay color options. And if that isn't enough to inspire you or shake your phobia, a few have even created smartphone apps that allow you to use an existing photo to identify and select similar paint colors from their line.
Here are a couple of tools from top paint manufacturers we use in our luxury custom homes:
Sherwin Williams offers an online tool called the Color Visualizer. Start by uploading a photo of your room and then testing out more than 1500 paint choices. You can also download their AI-powered Color Expert app or explore color collections based on popular palettes.
Benjamin Moore's Personal Color Viewer tool allows you upload your own photo or use a sample room to test drive the colors available in their line.
Porter Paints' "The Voice of Color" allows you to explore all of the color families and hues they offer online. They have also added a touch of fun to the paint selection process with their "Color Sense Game", an online tool that helps you discover your paint personality and narrow your selection based on the mood that the color palette evokes. You can even upload a picture of a design you've found online and identify the color utilizing their Color Visualizer tool.
Of course, if you're looking for more general inspiration, we always recommend checking out our past projects on Houzz or Pinterest to get inspired!
