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Q: Is it okay for me to mix paints to get the color I want?

I can't seem to find the right shade of green that I am looking for. I found one that is a little too dark and one that is a little too light. Would it be okay for me to buy those two paints and mix them together to make the color that I want or would that jeopardize the quality of the paint?

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    If they are two different brands of paint, it is a possibility for the paint to become weakened, or for the luster to be uneven (if one paint is a matte, while one is an eggshell finish, etc.)

    Another problem you face when mixing paints yourself is unevenness of color. While to your eye it may appear to be completely and evenly mixed, when you combine paints it is extremely difficult to make it 100% even, depending on the level of difference in the two shades.

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  • A: Just the right color!



    Take a sample of the fabric or item that has the color you love to your local paint store, Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore or similar, not a big box store. A good tech can match exactly the color you want. Sometimes a minute amount of black or a primary color is needed to make it just right.

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