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Looking for a quick way to spruce up the inside of your home? A new paint job can do the trick. Instead of going after paint samples and color cards, these paint color apps let you test paint colors on your own walls, doors, or anywhere else that could use some TLC. What We Like This is a one and done app for choosing paint and getting started on your project. What We Don't Like The amount of paint options in the app is a bit overwhelming. Search by paint family for easier browsing! This app not only allowsyou to explore all of Sherwin Williams' paint colors, ColorSnap also gives you the ability to create your own color palette. Choose a color you like and see coordinating colors and similar colors to take it to the next level. See the color you chose in living rooms, kitchens, and more, then take your app with you to a store to pick up your paint. Download For: What We Like Visualize your paint job. What We Don't Like No color matching. If you want to try a color out on your own image before you use it, Benjamin Moore offers an app calledColor Portfoliodesigned to allow you to virtually try colors on your space before you buy them. Benjamin Moore used to offer a color-matching app called Color Portfolio, but it is no longer available. Download For: What We Like It's quick and easy to test various color options with just the touch of a button. What We Don't Like There are ads after a few color tests you must skip to move on. Paint My Wall is simplistic and easy to use. The app allows you to use their image to explore color options or upload your own image to test. Paint with your finger or use the smart fill to fill a wall completely. Download For: What We Like This app is quick and easy to use for fast projects. Find the best deals on paints. What We Don't Like You must purchase the premium version of the app to remove ads. iOS only. The Paint Tester app is a quick way to find a color and purchase it right away. Simply choose your paint color from the tool options and test the color on your surface. Then choose the cart button to be taken to the retailer. You can purchase Paint Tester Pro for $2.99 to removes ads and gain access to improved color matching. Download For: What We Like You have the option to try new flooring options and more using this app. What We Don't Like The app is a tad bit slow compared to others. Home Harmony is the perfect all-in-one tool for designing a room or exterior. Choose a new paint color and test it or choose new flooring to try. The app is easy to use and makes switching between paint brands such as Behr a breeze. Download For: What We Like The before and after images show just how fresh your new paint will look. You can explore the entire color collection from the main menu. What We Don't Like The app shows a gallery of sample images, but they don't download properly. This app is best used with your own photos. What could be better than visualizing your new interior or exterior paint? Ordering it straight from Amazon! ColorPic by Prestige Paints gives you a view of your new paint and an easy order button straight from Amazon. The built-in room calculator also tells you the total number of cans you should purchase for your project. Download For: Sherwin Williams' ColorSnap: Best Color Palette Creator
Benjamin Moore's Color Capture: Color Portfolio
Paint My Wall: The Simplest Color Picker App
Paint Tester: Find a Paint Color Fast
Home Harmony: The All-In-One Designer
ColorPic: For Amazon Lovers
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