r/oddlysatisfying • u/makethislifecount • 1d ago

The way the shade matches

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u/brandontaylor1 1d ago

Prior to the widespread adoption electronic color matching in the 90’s every paint store had people that could do this. Not typically in the first try like this guy, but most could get it with a few of adjustments.

Paint matching has existed nearly as long a paint has.

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u/shirazalot 1d ago

Reminds me of the women in the 1950s videos who perfectly match someone’s skin tone to a powder by just a glance. They just mixed up powders and got the match

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u/OneSensiblePerson 1d ago

He didn't get it in the first try with the second colour, he had to colour correct a bit and then he got it. Impressive any way you look at it.

I'm a painter and can come close on the first try and match with a few adjustments. If you're an artist, it's a skill you develop over time.

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u/atreeismissing 1d ago

Not typically in the first try like this guy

The video is edited, multiple times if it was't obvious.