Color Selection & Palettes

Discover expert guides on paint color selection, color undertones, LRV ratings, and swatch testing to test, sample, match, coordinate, and select paint colors

Four sample swatches of one sage green paint in flat through semi-gloss sheen on a wall above a roller tray

InteriorColor Selection & Palettes8 min read

Pick the Right Paint Sheen for Every Room in the House

A practical guide to choosing paint sheen room by room: how flat, eggshell, satin, and semi-gloss trade scrubbability for glare, and how to test before buying gallons.

Large paint swatches in warm white, sage, and navy taped to hallway walls with sample pots and a color fan deck

InteriorColor Selection & Palettes8 min read

Build a Whole-Home Paint Palette That Flows Room to Room

A step-by-step guide to choosing a cohesive whole-house palette: the 60-30-10 rule, matching undertones, testing big swatches, and mapping colors by sightline.