What color is best for....?

We occasionally get questions like, "what color is best for a dresser?" or "what if I'm going for a distressed/antique look?" The short answer is, "It depends." What is the "right" or "best" color depends on a great many factors, anything from personal taste to the lighting of that particular room, or even what other colors it is next to.

Your best option is to get our complementary color chart with swatches so you can hold up the swatches to your existing color and see which is the best match. While it may be tempting to try to match the color based on the online images, because different monitors/screens show colors differently, and because of how lighting affects colors, it is best to get the physical chart rather than relying on the on-screen colors.

You can request your free chart at getsoto.com/colorchart. It ships first class within 1 business day, so you should receive it within 3-5 business days (occasionally, USPS runs slow, so if you haven't received it after 10 days, please contact us so we can send out a replacement). Make sure you enter all pertinent information (such as apartment number) to ensure fastest delivery.

When you get your color chart, it will be best to view the swatches against the current color using the brightest natural light available (open any curtains or blinds, try to do this at midday). If you tape the closest colors to your wall and stand back, you should be able to get a better visual for contrast or lack thereof.