HEX to Paint Color Converter

Convert HEX color codes to the closest matching real paint colors from commercial paint brands. This tool provides approximate matches to help translate digital colors into physical paint options.

From screen color to wall color

A hex code describes light from an sRGB screen, not pigment on drywall. Paint reflects room light, so the same value cannot translate exactly. This matcher converts the hex value into Lab space, then ranks real paints by perceived closeness. Sheen, bulb temperature, and north-facing light can push the result further. Take the top 2 matches, order samples, and judge them in the room where the color will live.

How to match a hex code to paint

Paste your hex code, with or without the #.
Review the closest paint matches ranked by perceived color distance.
Order samples of the top 2 matches and judge them in the target room.

HEX paint match FAQ

Can I get an exact paint match for a hex code?

No. Hex is screen color, so this tool converts the value to Lab space and ranks real paints by perceived closeness. Use the closest match as a shortlist, then sample it on the wall.

Where do I find a hex code?

Brand guides, website styles, and Canva mood boards often list hex codes. You can also pull one from any image with the image color picker.

What's the difference between this and RGB matching?

Hex and RGB describe the same digital color in different notation. Use this page if you have a value like #C83756, or use the RGB to paint color converter if you have separate R, G, and B numbers.

How can a team paint an office wall to match a brand color?

Paste the brand hex from the style guide, then take the top one or two matches and order peel-and-stick or sample-pot swatches. Check each swatch under the office's actual lighting, because 4000K LED strips shift color differently than a window wall. Approve the color on the wall where clients will see it.

What if no paint matches the hex exactly?

If no paint matches the hex exactly, choose the closest result when the gap is small. A difference under roughly ΔE 2 usually disappears on a full wall. If every match feels off, any Sherwin-Williams or Benjamin Moore store can custom-tint from a physical sample or printed swatch. Custom tint leaves no standard touch-up formula on record, so keep the recipe the store prints.