Play Before You Paint…
Written by Clayton Gray Home
Yes, your eyes are not deceiving you…we really said it! Not sure if you are all aware of Sherwin Williams Color Visualizer, but this little tool helps tremendously when trying to decide what color to paint your room.
This application actually allows you to upload photos of your very own room, or select from any sample room layouts they have. This way you can test out not only wall color, but trim, floor, and even ceiling colors. While color via a computer screen is still not 100% accurate, it does help give a better idea to those who have difficulty “seeing” a color in their room, just by looking at a paint chip.
Here’s how it works:
Step 1: Visit their site, scroll down, then select “Launch Color Visualizer”. Upload your room photo (or select one of their many pre-furnished options)
Step 2: Follow the instructions, but you can either type in an exact Sherwin Williams color name or number. It will then Pop up in the little black box. From here, click on the box and drag over to the wall or walls of your choice.
Here we chose Sherwin Williams Keystone Gray for starters.
(Photo Courtesy of sherwinwilliams.com)
Here we selected one of their pre-furnished rooms to test some colors.
(Photo Courtesy of sherwinwilliams.com)
For a little more warmth, we decided to go with Sherwin Williams Wheatgrass.(Photo Courtesy of sherwinwilliams.com)
Here we just typed coral into the search bar, then played around until we found a punchy version to really brighten things up!
(Photo Courtesy of sherwinwilliams.com)
It also then allows you to select brighter/lighter versions of this color, as well as suggesting coordinating colors.
While this is a fun way to try out options in your home, we still say its best to actually use this to get an idea of colors you like best, THEN go to your nearest store to get sample jars, just to be sure.
Lighting can play a large part in color visualization, as well. When trying samples, we recommend painting large pieces of poster board, then moving it around the room to see how the color looks in different areas, at different times throughout the day.
Let us know some of your own favorite color options…we’re always eager to find new hues!
XO–
CGH
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