Color Consultation

Confidence in every finish choice

Work directly with an experienced Paint Laboratory colorist on color, sheen, product selection, specialty finishes, and material coordination. Consultations are available digitally nationwide or in person within Seattle and the surrounding area.

Hilton bath interior showing coordinated architectural paint colors and materials
Homeowners
Designers & Architects
Builders & Painters
Commercial Projects
consultation services

Digital & In-person

Digital consultations are available regardless of location. In-person service is limited to Seattle and surrounding communities, subject to project location and scheduling availability.

Digital consultation

Focused guidance from anywhere.

$200 / hour

Meet by video with a Paint Laboratory colorist using photographs, plans, inspiration images, material information, and samples available at the project location.

  • Available nationwide
  • Residential and commercial projects
  • Palette, product, sheen, and finish recommendations
  • Useful for early design work and focused decisions
  • One-hour minimum
In-person consultation

Evaluate color in the actual space.

$240 / hour

An on-site consultation makes it possible to evaluate daylight, artificial light, fixed materials, adjacent rooms, substrate conditions, and the practical requirements of the project together.

  • Seattle and surrounding area only
  • Residential, commercial, retail, and hospitality
  • Color decisions made against real materials and lighting
  • Product-system and specialty-finish guidance
  • One-hour minimum; travel requirements confirmed separately
What we can address

More than choosing a color

We consider how color interacts with the paint product, sheen, substrate, application, light, and surrounding materials.

Interior and exterior color

Whole-space palettes, individual rooms, exterior schemes, transitions, and relationships between adjoining surfaces.

Sheen and product selection

Walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry, doors, casework, exterior surfaces, and other project-specific applications.

Material coordination

Paint selected in relation to wood, stone, tile, metal, textiles, wallcovering, furnishings, and fixed architectural elements.

Specialty finishes

Metallic, Lime, Suede, Patina, dead-flat finishes, custom color, and other applications where technique affects appearance.

Commercial finish planning

Color and finish guidance for offices, retail, restaurants, hospitality, public spaces, and branded environments.

Technical project support

Product systems, surface preparation, samples, expected coverage, application considerations, and finish-schedule questions.

ZUM fitness interior showing coordinated architectural finishes and materials
How to prepare

Tell us about your project

Better preparation allows more of the appointment to be spent making decisions rather than collecting basic information.

01
Describe the space and scope

Include the location, rooms or elevations, project type, and decisions that need to be made.

02
Send useful photographs or plans

For digital sessions, include daylight and artificial-light views when possible.

03
Identify fixed materials

Note flooring, stone, tile, wood, textiles, existing paint, and anything that must remain.

04
Tell us your timing

Include decision deadlines, sample needs, construction schedule, and expected paint-order timing.

Color in context

surrounding light & materials matter

Paint is evaluated alongside woodwork, stone, flooring, textiles, daylight, and artificial light. A consultation considers the complete room rather than selecting a color in isolation.

Callaghan Entry Hall — architectural paint coordinated with extensive stained woodwork and existing interior materials.

Callaghan Entry Hall with architectural paint coordinated to stained woodwork
Billing

Consultations have a one-hour minimum. Additional time is billed in 15-minute increments.

Travel and availability

In-person appointments are limited to Seattle and surrounding communities. Location, travel requirements, and availability are confirmed before scheduling.

Samples and materials

Paint, physical samples, custom-color development, shipping, and other project materials are separate from consultation time.

Request availability

Reach out to a colorist

We will review the location, scope, desired format, and timing, then follow up with availability and any additional information needed to schedule.

Basic product questions and brief technical guidance do not require a paid consultation. Call or email us when you simply need help choosing the correct Paint Laboratory product.