Custom Colour – mixed to your specification

Sometimes the right tone isn't found in a fan deck, but on a tile, a fabric, or a photo from your last holiday. This is exactly what the custom colour is for: you determine the shade yourself, re-box mixes it for you. As a matte or silk-matte wall paint, in 2.5, 5 and 10 litres.

How your shade comes to life

There are two ways to arrive at your own tone. You upload a photo — the colours it contains are read directly in your browser — or you mix freely on the colour wheel until the tone feels right. The configurator then suggests similar shades from our standard range, so you can see whether you truly need a custom mix or whether an existing shade already does the job. Your colour code stays on file, so you can reorder exactly the same shade at any time should a wall need touching up.

Why the same shade looks different in every room

A screen shows light, a wall shows reflected colour — never quite the same thing. Display, camera, room light and surface all shift the effect, which is why the rendering in the configurator is an approximation, not a binding colour guarantee. In practice, this means a tone that looks warm and open in a south-facing room can come across a shade cooler and darker in a north-facing hallway. In the bedroom and living room, what matters most is how it looks in the evening under artificial light; in the kitchen and study, it's more about how it appears at midday. If you're unsure, the Colour Finder can help narrow things down.

Compare first, custom-mix later

Often the shade you're after is closer to our range than you'd think. These neighbours are worth a look before you order a custom mix:

• Sel Marin No. 54 — a light, salty white-beige.
• Lait Vanillé No. 56 — creamy and warm.
• Soie Blush No. 59 — a delicate rose shimmer within beige.

To compare, order the Colour Sample Box, 65 pcs with all shades, or browse the full range under Beige. Ready-made standard shades have one advantage: you can see them in person beforehand.

What your custom colour is mixed on

The base is either re-box base one, the matte interior paint for walls and ceilings, or re-box silk matte, silk-matte, particularly hard-wearing and very easy to clean. Both are water-based, low in emissions and made in Germany. Choose matte for living and sleeping spaces, silk-matte for hallways, kitchens and children's rooms. You select the finish in the same step as the quantity.

How much paint your custom colour needs

• 2.5 L — enough for two coats over approx. 8–10 m².
• 5 L — enough for two coats over approx. 15–20 m².
• 10 L — enough for two coats over approx. 30–40 m².

When ordering a custom shade, it's best to order one size too many rather than one too few: remixing is possible, but it costs delivery time again. For help calculating, see Wie viel Wandfarbe brauche ich?.

Surface and application for a custom shade

The surface must be clean, dry, load-bearing and free of loose material. Close cracks and drill holes beforehand with re-box repair filler. On fresh or highly absorbent plaster, apply a primer first — this saves material and lets the surface dry evenly. Apply in two coats, so the shade truly matches the one you chose. Clean edges are easy to achieve with Richtig abkleben ohne Farbunterläufe.

Delivery time and right of withdrawal for custom shades

Every paint is mixed after you place your order, and a custom shade naturally even more so. Delivery time is 3–5 working days from receipt of payment, within Germany. Individually mixed paints are excluded from the right of withdrawal and exchange — for a custom mix, this applies without exception, because this exact shade exists only once. If you're unsure, Anna, the digital colour consultant, can help you with shade, finish and quantity.

Frequently asked questions about custom colours

How closely does the mix match my colour?
The shade comes very close, but it's not a binding colour guarantee. Screen, camera and room light all affect perception, so the display in the configurator is an approximation.

Can I reorder my custom shade later?
Yes, your colour code stays on file. This means the same shade can be mixed again even after a longer period.

Can I return a custom colour?
No, individually mixed paints are excluded from the right of withdrawal and exchange. So check the shade beforehand, for example using similar standard shades from the colour sample box.

Is the custom colour also available in satin matt?
Yes, you can choose between matt and satin matt. The satin matt version is very easy to clean and especially hard-wearing, while matt looks calmer on large walls.

Is my custom shade also available as a lacquer?
The custom mix applies to wall paint. For furniture and wood, the standard shades are available as lacquer — you can choose the matching shade from the range there.