Yes, Lowe’s can mix any Sherwin-Williams color. Because they carry their own Sherwin-Williams line (HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams), Lowe's associates already have the exact SW color formulas in their computer system and can mix them directly.
For the highest chances of an exact match, you'll want to visit your neighborhood Sherwin-Williams store for color matching. Our friendly and knowledgeable associates can scan your paint sample with our high-tech machine to give a unique formula specific to the scan or recommend similar Sherwin-Williams colors.
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Lowe's carries the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams line, which features many of Sherwin-Williams' most popular colors. While they have the formulas for most traditional colors in their system, they do not stock every single Sherwin-Williams color swatch, and the paint formulas and sheens differ from official Sherwin-Williams stores.
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Lowe's offers free computerized paint matching and custom color mixing to give you the best paint for your indoor spaces.
Yes, Lowe's can mix Sherwin-Williams colors. Because Lowe's carries the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams and Valspar paint lines, their mixing machines are loaded with the official Sherwin-Williams color formulas.
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Sherwin-Williams and Lowe’s sell different tiers of paint. Sherwin-Williams stores offer professional-grade formulas (e.g., Emerald, Duration) with superior coverage and longevity. Lowe’s exclusively sells the "HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams" line. While cheaper, Lowe's versions feature thinner formulations requiring more coats.
Just bring a sample of fabric, flooring or carpet to your local Lowe's and we can identify the color or create a matching color for you. If you're matching an existing interior color, knowing how to match a paint color is just part of the process. Remember to match the paint sheen as well.
Sherwin-Williams and Home Depot (which primarily sells Behr paint) cater to different needs. Sherwin-Williams offers premium, professional-grade finishes with exceptional coverage and expert support. Home Depot’s Behr brand is heavily favored by DIYers for its budget-friendliness, wide color selection, and easy one-coat coverage options.
Yes, Sherwin-Williams is generally more expensive than Valspar. Sherwin-Williams typically ranges from $45 to $110+ per gallon, while Valspar usually ranges from $30 to $60 per gallon. However, Sherwin-Williams frequently runs sales (often up to 30-40% off), bringing their premium paints closer to Valspar's price point.
Yes, you can absolutely get Sherwin-Williams colors at Lowe's. Lowe's carries a dedicated line called HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams and can also mix classic Sherwin-Williams colors using their color-matching system.
Professional painters prefer Sherwin-Williams because of its superior coverage, high-solids formulation, and extensive network of dedicated contractor stores. These benefits translate to time saved on the job, flawless finishes, and reliable supply chains.
Steely, cool grays are being replaced by warmer, earthy neutrals. Instead of flat greys, designers are favoring cozy, nature-inspired hues that bring depth and comfort to interiors.
Red is universally considered the hardest paint color to cover. Vibrant red pigments are highly transparent and inherently prone to bleeding through subsequent layers. Other notoriously difficult colors to cover include black, dark blue, dark green, and bright yellow.
Yes, Home Depot can match Sherwin-Williams paint colors, and I've personally tried it with pretty good results. While it's usually close, it's not always a perfect match because each brand has different paint bases and finishes. If you're painting an entire wall or room, the difference is often hard to notice.
Yes, Lowe's can mix Sherwin-Williams colors. Because Lowe's carries the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams and Valspar paint lines, their mixing machines are loaded with the official Sherwin-Williams color formulas.
Lowe's offers in-store paint color matching for free using a spectrophotometer, which reads the color of your sample and creates a custom tint formula. You just pay for the cost of the paint itself. A small 8 oz sample pot costs around $5.
The best paint at Lowe's depends on your project, but the top-tier, highest-rated options overall are Valspar Reserve, HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Infinity, and Valspar Signature.
Yes, on average, buying paint directly from a dedicated Sherwin-Williams store is more expensive than buying Sherwin-Williams products at Lowe's, but the paint lines differ significantly in quality and formulation.
Yes, Valspar is owned by The Sherwin-Williams Company. Sherwin-Williams officially acquired Valspar in 2017, adding the brand to its portfolio of coatings.
Lowe's carries the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams line, which features many of Sherwin-Williams' most popular colors. While they have the formulas for most traditional colors in their system, they do not stock every single Sherwin-Williams color swatch, and the paint formulas and sheens differ from official Sherwin-Williams stores.
No, the Sherwin-Williams paint sold at Lowe's is not the same quality as the paint sold at physical Sherwin-Williams retail stores. While manufactured by the same company, they feature different chemical formulations and are produced in different “good, better, best” tiers.
Home Depot offers free color matching in-store. You just pay for the cost of the paint itself. A standard 8 oz. sample pot typically costs around $4 to $6, while a full gallon ranges from $20 to $70+ depending on the brand and finish.
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