Match Results
Understanding how Mixura ranks and displays paint matches for your scanned colours.
Scanned Colour Preview
At the top of the results screen, you'll see a preview of the colour you scanned or selected:
- A large colour swatch (80×80px)
- The hex code (e.g., #4A7B9C)
- RGB values (e.g., RGB(74, 123, 156))
Result Tabs
The results screen has two tabs:
- Single Paints (cyan, default) — Individual paint matches ranked by closeness
- Mixing (purple) — 2-paint and 3-paint combinations that reproduce the target colour Pro
Pro users get full access to all mixing features including cross-line and cross-brand mixing. Free users can see 2-paint results plus up to 2 three-paint mixes when no close 2-paint match exists. See Mixing Recommendations for details.
Understanding Paint Matches
Each match card displays:
- Colour swatch — The paint's actual colour (64×64px) with a rank badge (1, 2, 3...)
- Paint name — e.g., "Cadmium Red Medium"
- Brand & paint line — e.g., "Winsor & Newton • Galeria"
- Match quality badge — Colour-coded quality indicator
- Pigment codes — e.g., "PR108, PV19" (when available)
- "I Own This" badge — Cyan checkmark if the paint is in your inventory
Match Quality Ratings
Mixura uses the Delta E 2000 (CIEDE2000) standard to measure colour difference. Lower Delta E means a closer match:
| Delta E | Rating | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| < 1.0 | Near-perfect | Imperceptible difference — virtually identical |
| 1.0 – 2.0 | Excellent match | Barely perceptible — only visible side-by-side in ideal conditions |
| 2.0 – 5.0 | Very good match | Noticeable difference if looking closely, acceptable for most uses |
| 5.0 – 10.0 | Good match | Obviously different on close inspection, same colour family |
| > 10.0 | Fair match | Clearly different, but related hue |
Star Ratings
For quick visual reference, matches also display star ratings:
- ★★★★★ — Excellent (Delta E < 2.0)
- ★★★★☆ — Very good (Delta E 2.0–5.0)
- ★★★☆☆ — Good (Delta E 5.0–10.0)
- ★★☆☆☆ — Fair (Delta E > 10.0)
Available Actions
Save a Match
Tap the bookmark icon on any match card to quick-save it. Saved matches are stored in your Quick Saves palette for easy access.
View Value Scale
Tap the gradient icon on any match to see a 10-step tints & shades scale for that paint. See Value Scale for details.
Save to Palette
Tap the palette icon in the top action bar to save the scanned colour to an existing palette or create a new one.
Export & Share
Tap the share icon in the top action bar to export your results as a PDF or share them.
Free vs Pro Results
- Free users: See the top 3 matches. After the 3rd result, an upgrade banner appears: "Unlock all X matches with Pro". On the Mixing tab, free users also receive up to 2 three-paint mixes when 2-paint results aren't close enough.
- Pro users: See up to 10 matches plus full mixing recommendations (2-paint and 3-paint, with cross-line and cross-brand options)
No Matches Found
If no matches appear, it usually means your selected brands don't contain a close colour. Try:
- Adding more brands in Settings
- Checking that you've selected brands for the medium you're using (acrylic, oil, watercolour, or gouache)
- Re-scanning with better lighting conditions