PaintHex
MacFrom digital color to a useful paint plan.
PaintHex connects a digital color choice to the information a paint shop needs. Start with HEX, RGB, or a sampled photograph, then compare commercial paint colors or develop a Rosco Off Broadway mix. Plan quantities and export a paint sheet with color, sheen, scenic labels, and notes—then check the result with a dried physical sample under the intended light.
Inside PaintHex
Match. Plan. Hand off.
Move from a color choice to a paint plan the shop can use. Compare commercial products, record the finish and quantity, and prepare a project paint sheet. Rosco mixing and stock planning support the scenic paint work alongside purchased colors.
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Compare the color with real paint.
Compare a target HEX or RGB color with supported manufacturer libraries. Sample a photograph or choose a color on your Mac, then review product names, color codes, and match estimates before checking a physical paint sample.
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Keep the quantity with the paint.
Keep the scenic label, manufacturer, color code, sheen, and quantity together. Enter a known container quantity or use measurements to estimate the amount, then add the substrate, primer, or ordering notes the shop needs.
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Make the order readable.
Bring selected colors, product details, and planned quantities into one project paint sheet. Prepare a PDF for purchasing and shop coordination so the handoff includes the paint specification as well as the color.
In practice
From color choice to shop handoff.
Start with the color you have
Enter HEX or RGB, sample a photograph, or choose a color on your Mac. Compare the result with bundled commercial paint libraries, then keep the selected manufacturer name, code, and sheen with the project.
Develop a scenic paint mix
Use the Rosco Off Broadway workspace to develop a formula from scenic stock. Limit the recipe to available colors and scale it to the amount you need; the digital formula is a starting estimate to test physically.
Plan the amount before the order
Estimate quantities from surfaces, coats, coverage, waste, and openings, or enter a known amount. Keep the quantity connected to the color plan so the shop handoff includes more than a swatch.
Know what is on the shelf
Keep purchased commercial paint and Rosco stock separate in inventory. Record units and storage locations, and use low-stock signals when planning the next job.
Make a paint-sheet handoff
Export a PDF with color information, scenic labels, sheen, quantities, and notes. Give the people preparing and applying the paint a clear record of the decisions that belong to the project.
Verify under production light
Screens, cameras, paint bases, sheen, and surfaces can shift a color. Check a fully dried physical sample under the intended lighting before committing to the finish, and confirm current product specifications with the supplier.
Frequently asked questions.
How should I verify a paint match?
Screens, cameras, lighting, paint bases, sheen, and physical surfaces can all shift a color. Treat every PaintHex match as a planning reference, then verify it with a fully dried sample under the intended production light.
How does project sync work?
PaintHex uses your private iCloud account for supported project data. Confirm that iCloud is enabled for PaintHex and that each device uses the same Apple Account. Sync timing can depend on the connection and iCloud availability.
Is PaintHex affiliated with the paint manufacturers?
PaintHex is an independent planning tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the paint manufacturers represented in its reference libraries. Products and specifications can change, so confirm the final order with the supplier.
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