02/05/2026
๐๐ก๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐ฉ๐๐ข๐ง๐ญ ๐ฅ๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐๐ข๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐จ๐ง๐๐ ๐ข๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฌ?๐ค๐
You picked the perfect colour and painted it, and now it looks slightly off?
๐ก Paint dries differently to how it looks when wet.
Most paints appear a bit lighter or patchy at first but settle into their true colour as they dry.
๐ก Lighting changes everything.
Natural light vs artificial light can completely shift how a colour looks throughout the day.
๐ก Surface + prep matter.
New plaster, rough walls, or uneven surfaces can absorb paint differently, affecting the final finish.
๐ก Sheen plays a role.
Matt, satin, and gloss finishes all reflect light differently, which can make the same colour look slightly different.
๐ก Two coats make the difference.
That first coat is just the base and the second coat is where the colour really comes to life.
๐ Always test your colour on the wall and check it at different times of day before committing.
Save this post for your next repaint!
