When you’re upcycling furniture or giving a tired piece a new lease of life, finding the perfect paint colour can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Whether you’re trying to match an existing shade in your home, recreate a look you’ve seen online, or blend something new into your space, having a tool to help you find the right paint is a game changer. That’s where Dixie Belle’s ‘Match a Colour’ tool comes in — and today I’m going to show you how to use it.
What is Dixie Belle’s ‘Match a Colour’?
‘Match a Colour’ is a clever online tool offered by Dixie Belle Paint Company that allows you to search for a custom paint colour based on a colour code, image, or general shade. It takes the guesswork out of colour matching, helping you find the closest Dixie Belle paint shade to your inspiration.
It’s perfect for:
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Matching paint to an existing wall or décor item
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Replicating a colour you’ve seen on Pinterest or Instagram
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Finding complementary shades for your project
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Experimenting with new palettes confidently
How to Use the ‘Match a Colour’ Tool
Using it is simple, and you don’t need to be a tech expert to get started. Here’s how:
1️⃣ Head to the Dixie Belle ‘Match a Colour’ Page
Visit the Dixie Belle Paint Company website and look for the ‘Match a Colour’ section under their paint tools or resources menu.
2️⃣ Upload Your Inspiration
You can either:
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Upload an image of the colour you want to match (this could be a room, piece of furniture, or even a screenshot from social media)
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Or input a HEX, RGB, or other colour code if you have one
3️⃣ Let the Tool Do the Work
Once uploaded, the tool will scan your image and pick out the nearest Dixie Belle paint colour matches.
4️⃣ Explore the Suggestions
You’ll be given a selection of paint shades that closely match your chosen colour, along with details about the tones, finishes, and available sizes.
5️⃣ Choose and Order
Select your favourite shade and order it directly from Dixie Belle or your local stockist. You can also note the colour for future projects or inspiration boards.
Why Use the ‘Match a Colour’ Tool?
✔️ Saves time: No more endless scrolling through paint charts hoping to find ‘the one’.
✔️ Helps with colour confidence: Great if you struggle with visualising how colours will work together.
✔️ Ideal for custom projects: Whether you’re upcycling a vintage dresser or refreshing your kitchen cabinets, you can match or complement existing shades perfectly.
✔️ Supports your creativity: Turns a spark of inspiration into a tangible colour choice.
Final Thoughts
As someone who loves breathing new life into old furniture, I’m always hunting for just the right paint colour — and Dixie Belle’s Match a Colour tool has become a go-to in my creative toolkit. Whether you’re a fellow upcycler, DIY enthusiast, or just keen to personalise your home, give it a try next time you’re hunting for that elusive shade.
I even very recently hunted high and low for a specific colour I’d seen, even unable to track back to the original artist i scratched my head until I used the Dixie Belle Match a Colour service.
You can check out Match A Colour here
Happy painting! 🎨✨