A colour chart is an indispensable tool for anyone who works with paint or wants to use colour in and around the house. Whether you’re a professional or DIY enthusiast, a colour chart will help you choose the perfect colour for your project. In this blog, we discuss the benefits of a colour chart and how to get the most out of it.
What is a colour chart?
A colour chart is a collection of colour samples that helps you choose the right paint colour. Each sample shows a specific colour, often with a unique code. This makes it easy to find the exact colour you are looking for. Some colour charts give a colour with every sample. There are also some with different shades of one colour on 1 page so you can easily match and compare.
There are charts for every collection such as RAL colours, but also colour charts per theme or series of colours.
Why use a colour chart?
A colour chart offers many advantages:
- Overview: You will get a clear overview of all available colours.
- Comparison: It makes it very easy to compare colours with each other.
- Inspiration: A colour chart helps you combine new colours. You can also use a colour chart to compare the colours of the walls with the colours of the doors and frames.
- Accuracy: You see the exact colour without having to worry about colour deviations on a computer screen. Order a Ralston sample pot to properly test the chosen colour before you start painting.
How do you use a colour chart?
Using a colour chart is simple. Follow these steps and find the perfect colour for your project:
- Browse the colours: Take your time to look at all the colours on the chart.
- Make a selection: Choose a couple of colours that appeal to you.
- Compare: Hold the colour samples side by side to see which one best suits your project.
- Test: Order a test pot of paint to try out the colour on a small surface.
- Mix: Ask for the chosen colour to be mixed into the paint you need. Whether you are looking for wall paint colours or an enamel paint colour, the range is the same. This way, you can perfectly match the colours.
Paint colour chart: choosing the right colour
Whether you are looking for red, orange, yellow, purple or black. Or maybe grey, green or blue.
A paint colour chart is a useful tool to help you choose the right colour. Even if you only have a colour name, Ralston’s colour experts can help you find the right (RAL) colour or shade. A colour chart shows an overview of all available colours for a specific paint brand or colour collection. This makes choosing the right colour a lot easier. When using a paint colour chart, it is important to consider the incidence of light and the surface on which the paint is applied. Colours from the rest of your interior can also influence your paint colour. Therefore, first make a test sample to ensure you choose the right colour.
Paint colour chart: a must-have for every painter
A paint colour chart, especially one with all RAL colours, is a must-have for every painter. Not only will it help you choose the right colour, but it will also help you plan your painting project. A colour chart makes it easy to see which colours go well together and which combinations work best for your room.
A colour chart makes it easy to find the exact colour you are looking for. The colour number is unique and ensures that the colour is consistent no matter where you purchase the paint. Whether you want to paint a wall, piece of furniture or exterior wall, with a colour chart you will always choose the right colour. Don’t forget to order a sample pot to test the colour in your own room and be sure of your choice.
RAL colour chart
A RAL colour chart is an essential tool. Every home has a RAL colour. RAL colours are standardised colours that are used worldwide in, among other things, the paint and coatings industry. The best known and most used are RAL 9010 (white), RAL 5011 (blue) and grey (RAL 7022). With a RAL colour chart, you have access to a wide range of RAL colours, each with a unique code and colour name.
Wall paint colours
Be inspired by colour charts. Even if you have seen a nice colour somewhere, a colour chart will allow you to simply choose the right colour. The paint specialist can also mix the wall paint colours that you find on the chart into paint for doors, windows or stairs. Isn’t that wonderful? The right paint colour for the entire house. All colours, in (almost) all products! And of course, printed paint colours may differ from reality. That is why we have Ralston sample pots so you can test the colours before you start painting the walls.
Online colour chart
An online colour chart is a useful tool to get a first impression of the available colours. Please note, however, that colours on a screen can always appear differently than in reality. To be sure of the right colour, we recommend ordering a Ralston sample pot of wall paint once you have chosen the colour online. This way you can try out the colour on a small surface and see how it looks in your own room.
Shades, colours and RAL colours
A colour chart is an indispensable tool for anyone who works with paint. It provides clarity, accuracy and inspiration. Whether you’re a professional or DIY enthusiast, a colour chart will help you choose the perfect colour for your project. Don’t forget to order a test pot to try out the colour on a small surface. This way you can be sure that you are making the right choice.
If you have any questions about colour charts or want to learn more about our paint products, please contact us or visit one of our points of sale. Our experts are ready to help you realise your painting project. What colour will you choose?
