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Matching trims to a fabric colour.
How do I approve matching ribbon, thread and fabric colours?
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THE BUYING ANSWER
Start with a clear definition.
Compare the actual components together under agreed viewing conditions. Record whether the goal is a close match or an intentional contrast. A shared colour name across suppliers does not establish the same appearance on different materials.
The decision behind the detail.
Sheen and texture can alter how a colour looks. Review the finished combination rather than insisting that screen values alone prove a match.
PREPARE ONLY WHAT IS RELEVANT
Three details to bring.
- Colour target
- Identify the physical colour reference.
- Components
- List every fabric and trim to compare.
- Match intent
- State close matching or the desired contrast.
Check together
- Compare components side by side.
- Record accepted differences in sheen or tone.
- Recheck matching after a component substitution.
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