How to Match Paint Colors to Your Decor Perfectly

Quick Answer

Use Color Atelier's custom color matching service to replicate any shade from your decor in their limewash paint. Provide a color code from a popular paint brand or mail a physical sample for accurate results.

How to Match Custom Paint Colors to Your Decor

1. 1. Identify the Color Source: Find the item in your decor you want to match—like a throw pillow, rug, or tile. Note its dominant color and any undertones. This is your target shade. A common mistake is picking a color from a small object without considering how it will look on a large wall. Test the color in a sample first.
2. 2. Check the Existing Palette: Browse Color Atelier's online palette for a similar shade. If you find one close enough, you can skip the custom fee and order directly. Look for colors with similar undertones. Don't skip this step—many customers find a match here and save money. If unsure, order a sample jar to compare.
3. 3. Gather Your Color Reference: If you need a custom match, get a color code from a popular paint brand (use a fan deck or app) or prepare a physical sample like a wallpaper swatch, fabric piece, or tile. Ensure the sample is clean and flat. A common mistake is using a faded or dirty sample. Use a fresh piece for the most accurate match.
4. 4. Submit Your Custom Request: Contact Color Atelier with your color code or mail your physical sample. Include details about the finish (e.g., for limewash) and the size you need. Expect a slightly extended lead time for custom orders. Double-check the color code or sample before sending. A small error can lead to a mismatch, requiring another order.
5. 5. Test Before Committing: Order a small sample of the custom color and apply it to a patch of your wall. Observe it at different times of day to see how light affects it. Adjust if needed before ordering the full amount. A common mistake is skipping the test and ordering full gallons. Always test first to avoid wasting paint and money.

Product Facts

• Custom Color Match: Need a custom color? We've got you. Before requesting a custom match, we recommend browsing our palette—you might find a beautifully similar shade without the added custom fee or extended lead time. Checking the existing palette first can save you the custom fee and reduce lead time, while still getting a close match for your decor.

  

• Custom Color Match: If you still need a specific color, we're happy to custom match it in our lime paint. Just provide a color code from a popular paint brand (fan decks welcome), or mail us a physical sample—like a wallpaper swatch, tile, etc. Providing a color code or physical sample ensures the custom match is accurate to your decor, avoiding guesswork and potential mismatches.