Accurate Paint Color Testing with Sample Pints

Get the perfect color for your space with our Color Sampling Pints. Available in convenient one-pint or half-pint sizes, these samples allow you to test paint in your home before committing to a full-sized can. By using real paint, you can see how the color looks on your walls and in the lighting conditions of the room you’re painting, ensuring you make the right choice.

How to Use Your Color Sample Pints:

1. Paint a section of your wall with the sample to visualize the color in its intended setting.
2. Alternatively, apply a couple of coats of paint to a sample board and tape it to the wall for easy comparison.

Available Pint Samples:

• One-Pint Samples:  Hirshfield’s “Made in Minnesota” 
• Half-Pint Samples: Benjamin Moore and Farrow & Ball. Farrow & Ball sample pots are available at our Edina, Minnetonka, Roseville and Design Studio locations

Understanding Color and Light

Have you ever found the perfect paint color in-store, only to realize it looks completely different once you bring it home? This phenomenon is known as metamerism. It occurs when colors appear to change depending on the type of light they are viewed under.

Some colors are more prone to this than others, especially shades like tans, taupes, grays, grayed blues, mauves, lilacs, and soft yellow-greens like celadon. These colors can look quite different under natural sunlight compared to artificial light sources.

To ensure your chosen color looks just as you envision, it’s essential to view paint swatches in the actual space where they’ll be used and under the lighting conditions of the room. Doing this will give you a more accurate sense of how the color will appear once applied to your walls.

For the most reliable color selection, always test samples in your home’s lighting before making a final decision. Click here for more information on how light can affect color!

Why You Should Always Sample Paint Colors Before You Buy

Sampling paint colors is an essential step in choosing the perfect shade for your space. Here’s why testing colors before committing to a full purchase is so important:

• Choose the Right Shade: Color sampling lets you compare different shades and tints, ensuring you select the one that’s perfect for your room.
• Test Undertones: Paint colors can have subtle undertones (like vibrant yellow, gray-yellow, or green-yellow) that can significantly affect the mood of a room. Using a color sample helps you see how these undertones impact the overall feel.
• Check Room Flow: Colors in one room should complement and flow with adjacent rooms. Testing helps ensure your color choice harmonizes across your home.
• Coordinate with Existing Decor: Whether it’s a bold rug or furniture, see how your chosen color works with other elements in the room before making a final decision.
• Evaluate Lighting Effects: Lighting can drastically change how a color looks. Sampling allows you to see how your paint color will appear under different natural and artificial light conditions.
• Experiment with Multiple Colors: Try out several colors in the space to find the best combination and design a cohesive color scheme.

By taking the time to sample colors, you’ll avoid costly mistakes and create a space you’ll love!