Paint color tools
Free, instant paint-color tools — match a color, pull a palette from a photo, convert between brands, check contrast, and size a job. 23,917 colors across 14 brands, no signup. Matches computed by ΔE2000 (industry-standard perceptual color difference).
AI Paint Visualizer
Upload a photo of your room → see it repainted in any real color, with an AI color assistant.
Paint my roomPaint Color Quiz
Three questions — your room, your light, your mood → a personal shortlist on your own walls.
Take the quizPaint Calculator
Interior, exterior, deck stain, and concrete — exact gallons + a shopping plan.
Open calculatorRoom Visualizer
See a paint color on real walls — pick a color, the room repaints instantly.
Open itColor Matcher
Paste a hex, search a name, or upload a photo → the closest real paint in every brand.
Match a colorImage Palette
Upload a photo → a full palette, every swatch matched to a buyable paint.
Open itPaint Converter
Search any paint by name → the equivalent SKU in every other brand.
Convert a paintPalette Generator
Pick one color → a balanced 5-color scheme using color theory, all real paint.
GeneratePalette Builder
Collect colors as you browse, match the set to one brand, buy in one cart.
Build a paletteContrast Checker
Pick wall + trim → the contrast, a live preview, and whether the trim reads crisp.
Check contrastLRV Checker
Paste any hex → its light reflectance value, with band guidance.
Check LRVWhy Colors Look Different and How These Tools Help
Paint color on your wall depends on lighting, wall texture, and neighboring colors—not just the paint itself. These tools match your hex codes or photos against real paint, but the closest digital match won't look identical in your room. Use them to narrow your search and pick up sample cans; test samples on your actual walls under natural and artificial light. This two-step approach catches surprises before you buy five gallons.
Pick Your Tool by Your Starting Point
Have a color in mind? Use Match Paint Color to upload a photo and tap a spot, paste a hex, or search a paint name—it returns the closest real paint in every brand. Want a whole palette from a picture? Color Palette From Image pulls the colors out of any photo and matches each one to a buyable paint. Already know a name like "Tricorn Black"? Paint Converter finds the exact equivalent in other brands. Building a room scheme? Start with Palette Generator for theory-based combinations, then Palette Builder to collect and unify them in one brand. Check trim against wall with the Contrast Checker, size the job with the Paint Calculator, and preview it on real walls in the Room Visualizer.
All Colors Here Are Mixed to Order and Cross-Brand Compatible
Every paint shown is a real product from a major US brand—over 18,000 colors across 11 brands plus the Kompozit deck, with no custom colors. When you find a match across brands, both are actual SKUs you can buy. Since they're all computed to the same color standard (ΔE2000), a match from Sherwin-Williams to Benjamin Moore is as reliable as the math allows—but always test samples, especially in your own light.
Frequently asked questions
If I use the matcher to find a paint in another brand, will it look exactly the same on my wall?+
It will look very close, but not identical. Colors shift with lighting, sheen, and surrounding walls. The matcher uses ΔE2000, an industry standard for perceptual color difference, but your eye and your room's light are the final judge. Always order samples and test them on your actual walls before committing to full cans.
Can I get a color palette from a photo?+
Yes. Color Palette From Image extracts the main colors from any photo and matches each one to a real paint—switch between palette variants and choose how many colors you want. If you only need one spot matched instead of a whole palette, use Match Paint Color and tap that spot on the photo.
Can I use these tools to match paint colors between different brands?+
Yes. Use Paint Converter if you know a specific paint name (e.g., "Accessible Beige"). Use Match Paint Color if you have a hex code, a photo, or just a color in mind. All results cross-reference every major brand, so you get equivalent SKUs for each one.
What if the color I want isn't in the database?+
The database includes over 18,000 colors across 11 US brands and the Kompozit deck. If your exact paint isn't listed, the matcher finds the closest real paint available. Custom color mixing is outside this database, but your paint dealer can mix any hex you give them—bring a sample or the hex code to the store.
How do I know if a light or dark color will work in my room?+
Use the Room Visualizer to see how any paint looks on actual walls before you buy, and the LRV Checker for a color's light reflectance value (how bright or dark it reads). To check a wall color against trim or an accent, the Contrast Checker shows whether they'll separate cleanly or blend together.
Can I save colors I like or share them with someone else?+
Use Palette Builder to collect colors as you browse—you can match the whole set to a single brand and generate a shopping list. You can copy your palette URL to share with family or contractors, and each color links to the exact SKU at major retailers.