Can I change a paint colour please?

Shannon
by Shannon

I have a mis tint that I bought for $5 in yellow. I’ld like to make it lighter. It is latex paint. Can I add some white latex to get the lighter yellow? It’s one gallon brand new.

  10 answers
  • Yes, you can, just use the same brand and finish type of the original yellow color. Depending upon how much lighter you want to go, maybe a sample size paint container may work. That way you are not stuck with too much leftover paint. If that is not enough, get a quart.

  • yes, you can add white to help make it lighter but mix enough to finish the whole job.

  • Lori Kelly Lori Kelly on Jul 10, 2018

    You sure can. Have fun!

  • Oliva Oliva on Jul 10, 2018

    Yes. Add white in very small quantities and stir quite thoroughly, top to bottom, until you get the tint you want. Be meticulous with your formula, in the event you have to repeat it, or go to a store with paint match capabilities, taking a small sample with you.

  • Oliva Oliva on Jul 10, 2018

    Yes. Add white in very small quantities and stir quite thoroughly, top to bottom, until you get the tint you want. Be meticulous with your formula, in the event you have to repeat it, or go to a store with paint match capabilities, taking a small sample with you.

  • Johnavallance82 Johnavallance82 on Jul 10, 2018

    Hello there, Yes you can.. If you want to repeat the exercise (If you need more ) Count and record the amount of scoops of white you add to original paint.

  • Ebbjdl Ebbjdl on Jul 10, 2018

    Hi Cal Call a paint store and ask. You can call Home Depot or Lowe's and ask them, they're the experts

  • William William on Jul 10, 2018

    I mix a lot of my own custom colors What I have found is it takes a lot of white to lighten a color. What I do is add the color paint to white paint. If you ever saw an artist paint they add a touch of color to white to lighten it.

  • Katie Katie on Jul 10, 2018

    Yes you can!

  • Leona Leona on Jul 10, 2018

    yes you can mix the two similar latex. I bought a white and a little at a time, I mixed in the darker color (mix it very well) until I had the shade I wanted. Well mixed is the key.