Colour support
Hints and tips for using tinted colours
- We suggest using the same batch of paint for a single job or small area. Ensure you use paint tinted from the same tinting machine.
- We recommend that you do not use ready mixed paint and tinted colours on the same job.
- Do check the colour before applying against a sample from your customer.
- Note lighting can affect the colour appearance.
- When touching up we suggest that you use paint from the original job and the same application methods. We also recommend that it is carried out up to a break in the wall or surface.
Find out more about LRV's
What does LRV stand for?
LRV stands for Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
What is an LRV?
LRV is a measure of how much light is reflected by a colour. LRV is measured on a 99 point index. The higher the LRV, more light is reflected meaning the lighter the colour appears.
Find out how to achieve best practice visual contrast
We suggest adhering to the DDA design guidelines as identified in the Building Regulations Approved Document part M. These guidelines suggest a suitable visual contrast will be achieved if the difference in LRV between adjacent critical surfaces including walls, doors, ceilings and floors is a minimum of 30 LRV.
All of our commercial colour schemes adhere to these guidelines. Find out more.
