Windows 4 . Doors and trim 5 . It can be difficult to look at a small paint chip and determine how a color will appear when it's applied to a whole wall. This will give a truer picture of that color. Examine the color under both artificial and natural light.
Some colors take on a different appearance under different lighting conditions.
Be aware that the color will be more intense on a large area than it seems on the color card. It's always safe to choose a neutral color. If you're choosing a bold color, choose one shade lighter than the one you like on the card. Its intensity will change when applied to the larger area. Used with permission of the Paint Quality Institute .