How It Works
Three simple steps to perfect paint colors
Scan Any Color
Point your camera at indoor or outdoor walls—to instantly identify the exact color and find matching paint brands.
Preview on Your Walls
See exactly how colors will look in your space with our AI-powered preview tool. No more guesswork or paint samples needed.
Save & Share
Build your personal color library and easily share with friends, family, or contractors to keep everyone on the same page.
Short answer
Behr color matching starts with one clean sample: photograph the wall or the color you want, and Paint Color Match returns the closest Behr names and numbers to take to the paint desk. Treat that list as a shortlist and confirm it with a real sample, because Behr colors shift with lighting and sheen.
How Behr paint matching works
Behr paint matching comes down to one clean sample and a fair comparison. Photograph the wall or chip in indirect daylight, keep glare and shadow out of the frame, and sample a flat patch away from trim and corners. The app then ranks the nearest Behr shades by name and number, so you can shortlist two or three, preview them on your own wall, and pick up sample pots at the paint desk before committing to a gallon. Cross-brand starts work the same way: sample the color you saw in another brand's fan deck and compare it against the closest Behr alternatives. Behr uses the same colour names and numbers in Canada as in the US, so a shortlist you save works on either side of the border.
How the app helps
Open the camera or import a saved photo, let the app identify the closest paint matches, and compare options from leading brands. Once you shortlist a few colors, preview them on your space and keep the ones worth sharing.
A faster paint workflow
Instead of bouncing between screenshots, store swatches, and memory, the full paint workflow stays in one place: scan, match, preview, save, and share.
Best for
- homeowners planning a repaint
- DIY projects and sample shopping
- sharing color options with family or contractors
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Behr color match app find paint from a photo?
Yes. Sample the color from a clear wall photo or saved image and compare it with nearby Behr paint colors to find close options. Treat the result as a shortlist and verify the final choice with a physical sample.
How does Behr paint matching work on a wall that is already painted?
Shoot the wall in indirect daylight, avoid glare and shadow, and sample a flat, clean area away from trim. The app compares that sample with Behr shades and returns the closest names and numbers. Wall age, sheen, paint base, and surrounding colors all shift the reading, and washed or faded paint usually reads duller than the original, so test a sample pot before you repaint the room.
Does Behr colour matching work the same way in Canada?
Yes. Behr uses the same colour names and numbers in Canada as in the US, so a shortlist you save from a photo can be mixed at a Canadian paint desk. The spelling makes no difference to the match itself — only the quality of the sample and the light in your photo do.
Can I match another brand to Behr?
Yes, you can compare a color reference with Behr alternatives. Save the closest Behr options, preview them in the room, and compare adjacent shades, because cross-brand matches are approximate and should be tested before buying.
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