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Old 05-13-2008, 08:01 PM
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Default Re: Color Chart is inaccurate

I feel your pain but as with any color chart viewed online, variations in computer systems and displays are numerous. The color generated by various color-chart providers is generally a Pan-Tone code based on inks. There is no one-one conversion for Pan-Tone and paint colors. If you click on the link provided under the color name, an actual photograph of the color is usually provided. While even photographs can vary due to lighting they help provide a closer representation of the color. In the case of Bluegrass Green, the link is here: Bluegrass Green - Caswell Inc Photo Gallery

This is why it's important to investigate and/or test a color to be sure it matches your requirements. It's the same whether you are buying paint or buying powder. By the way, John Deere has two different colors of green too.

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