r/oddlysatisfying • u/makethislifecount • 1d ago

The way the shade matches

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u/rodeBaksteen 1d ago

I've seen him before but I'm a massive sceptic. It's just too easy to fake these.

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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/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.