PAINTRThe Ultimate Color Book vs paper fan decks
A fan deck is the real printed color of one brand's collection, and nothing on a screen fully replaces holding it against the wall. The Ultimate Color Book is about reach: every brand's deck in your pocket, searchable, with matches across brands.
| Paintrz | Paper fan deck | |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | 41,749 from 19 brands | One collection, often 1,500-2,000 colors |
| Search | By name, code or description ("warm greige") | Flip through |
| Same color in other brands | Built in | No |
| True color | Screen approximation | Printed chip - the real thing |
| Cost | Free, works offline | Bought from the brand or store |
| Stays current | Updated with the data | Until the next edition |
Which should you use?
Paintrz when you are exploring, comparing brands, or working from a phone on site.
Paper fan deck when you are making the final call on a color - hold the real chip or a sample against the wall.
Comparisons describe kinds of products in general, as of September 2026 - features and prices change, so check each product's own site.
Questions people ask
Can I use the color book offline?
Yes. Open it once and it keeps working without a connection.
Are screen colors accurate?
Close, not exact - screens differ. Use the book to shortlist, then check a physical sample.
Paintrz is not affiliated with or endorsed by any paint brand. Brand names, color names and codes are trademarks of their owners and are used only to identify the colors. Screen colors are approximate and matches are the closest color in our data, not exact equivalents; always check a physical sample before buying paint.