PAINT COLOR TESTING SHEET
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Purpose: Compare candidates in the intended room and keep the final spec.
Follow sample-product preparation and drying instructions.

Room and activities; times of day normally used:
Desired effect in one sentence:
Fixed floor, trim, tile, cabinetry, upholstery:
Lamps/bulbs/settings that will remain:

CANDIDATE (copy for each)
Manufacturer; color name/code; sample type; application date:
Sample preparation/coats/dry time per instructions:
Position beside fixed materials:
Morning observation (time, weather, lamps):
Afternoon observation (time, weather, lamps):
Evening observation (lamps/settings):
Brighter wall versus darker corner:
Reason to retain/reject candidate:

FINAL-PRODUCT CHECK
Paint manufacturer/product line/color formula/sheen:
Dry appearance under intended room lighting:
Approval date; label/photo location:
Room surfaces assigned to this specification:
Remaining preparation questions:

Example preference: two warm whites suit a wood floor by day, but one
looks too yellow beside the sofa at night. The other goes forward for a
final-product test. This is a fictional room-specific preference.

Sample paint may serve color testing only, not as a final coating.
Manufacturer example:
https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/interior-exterior-paints-stains/how-to-advice/painting-101/choosing-paint-samples
Undertone comparison:
https://blog.sherwin-williams.com/color/color-guidance/understanding-paint-undertones/

Reviewed September 18, 2026.