Don’t assume that your colour cards, decks, swatches and samples are all accurate.

It’s true.

The most common mistake people make choosing colours is trusting that colour cards, colour decks, swatches and colour samples are always the same.

They’re not. Individual colour cards do vary from batch to batch. Some colours are even altered and then reused on different cards – and these charts can be supplied by the same company.

Some manufacturers release a newer version of the same colour each year. Even colour card/sample names or paint chip numbers cannot always guarantee you precision, as they can change too.

Therefore… if a critical match is required, it is necessary to supply us with the sample that you want us to match.

Anything less, may not be close enough.

Use the EVIC COLOUR CODE and NAME for repeatable, consistent colour.

An accurate record of all your orders is kept on computer for quick reference and ordering convenience.

Regardless of how many colours you order, each one is assigned a unique colour code, name and cross-reference, making it easy for us to find when you want it again.
This way you can be sure that when you place an order using the Evic-assigned Colour Code and Name, you will get a pre-checked repeat of the original colour – every time.

Time affects all colours.

Nothing is permanent.
Even colours that are “light-fast” change ever so slightly over time.

To the trained eye, Brilliant White looks different after just 1 month. Even buffing or polishing can have an effect on the colour – some people can notice the difference, some people cannot.

Just as laminates, plastics, ceramics and other materials change colour over time, paints change too. Time, exposure to sunlight, the type of paint, and even cleaning methods will play a part in its shift in colour.

It is helpful to understand and use these terms when ordering colours:

“Match to Sample” – for a critical match to a specific colour sample or a job sprayed in the past. You will need to supply a sample for matching.

“To Match Previous” – for a repeat of a known colour. This colour is a match to the original standard. Aged surfaces would require a critical match (i.e. Match to sample).

To be certain you are getting the match you prefer, you should either:
1. Send us a sample for a match of the colour as it appears now (Match to sample); or
2. Use the Evic Colour Code and Name to order a repeat colour whenever possible. (To match previous).

Remember: Slight variations in lighter colours, like whites, will more easily be observed over time.

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