Viponds Paints manufactures high-quality paints using carefully selected paint colour pigments developed for performance and colour accuracy. Whether you’re creating a mural, coating signage, or selecting a finish for concrete or timber, choosing the right colour is essential.
But picking a shade is not just about picking a shade—gloss level, surface type, and lighting can all influence how that colour actually looks. That’s where our team comes in, with expert advice, a trusty paint colour card, and precise colour matching services to help you make the right choice with confidence.
That dedication to helping you get the right colour doesn’t stop at advice — it’s backed by hands-on craftsmanship and complete control over how our paints are made. Every product is made in-house at our Tullamarine facility, giving us control over quality and colour accuracy. We work closely with trade professionals, mural artists and display specialists to ensure our products perform reliably in real-world environments.
Whether searching for the perfect mural paint to complete a work of art on a large scale or browsing concrete paint to liven up and beautify your outdoor space, choosing the right colour can be challenging.
Luckily, Viponds Paints can help with our years of expertise, experience, in-depth knowledge of the colour chart and how to use colour numbers correctly.
The colour chart many of us are familiar with is the circular one where the colours appear as different pie segments. This was first created by Sir Isaac Newton in 1666, and the principles remain solid to this day. Although a modern paint chart may use a vertical strip of similar colours and tones, the original colour chart contains them all. The colours are arranged as follows:
All colours are derived from three basic ‘primary’ colours:
These are formed by combining any two primary colours:
Tertiary colours are formed by combining a primary colour with a secondary colour, and they can be mixed in any amount to create an infinite number of colour variations.
Colours can also be called ‘hues’, and their level of lightness or darkness is their ‘shade’. Any chosen hue can be lightened or darkened with the addition of a lighter version of itself or white. Similarly, it can be darkened with a deeper version of itself or black/grey.
Complementary colours are those that are tonally opposite to each other in how they interact with our eyes. For instance, if you stare at a sheet of red paper for one minute and then look at a white wall, you will see a green shape.
Complementary colours create bright contrasts that almost always look good, and the principle also works for secondary and tertiary colours. Take a look at your circular paint colour chart and the colours opposite each other:
Contrasting colours are not opposites but seem to almost clash with each other. This can be used sparingly to create bold, striking contrasts that work well together. Use your paint colours chart to pair different colours and judge their appearance together.
Don’t be afraid to play with unexpected combinations — a daring contrast can inject energy, draw attention, or highlight specific elements in your design. Whether you're after an edgy statement or a subtle pop, testing colours side by side on your paint colour card helps you see how they interact in real life.
Viponds Paints produces a stock range of accent colours using high-opacity paint colour pigments, available in enamel and acrylic finishes. These paints were initially developed for signage applications where durability and strong colour visibility are essential.
Some colours, including Signal Red, Reflex Blue and Process Yellow, use unique pigment formulations. These colours are not derived from standard tinting systems and offer vibrant, consistent results. They can also be used as the colour-matching base when other methods are limited.
Viponds has over 30 years of experience working with Pantone® Colour Matching System (PMS®) references and offers small-batch quantities starting from 1 litre.
We understand how gloss levels and the type of lighting affects colour. Contact us to discuss your requirements.
We'd love to help you find the specific colours you're looking for or send you our colour cards for our range of standard colours.
Call Viponds on 03) 9688 3800 or us the form at the bottom of this page to select the cards you would like to be mailed to you.
Colours selection swatches on this site are represented digitally. Viewour colour accuracy terms here.
Our Colour Specialist chops shine through with this range which includes many highly pigmented and sought after colours.
Our Innovative Paving Paint Range can be tinted to unlimited colours, this card has the most popular colours alongside a guide to which products are best for your job.
These paints are designed to deliver strong coverage and vivid colour on surfaces that demand attention. They’re widely used across visual merchandising, public artwork and branded display panels. Because our colours don’t rely on generic tinters, they retain their strength and finish even in complex applications like signwriting or outdoor installations.
With deep expertise in paint colour pigments, unrivalled support for trade users, and a commitment to quality, we help you get the job done with confidence.
When you choose to partner with Viponds Paints for all your art initiatives and premium art supplies, we guarantee:
If you are based in Tullamarine, Victoria, why not drop by our fully stocked Viponds Paints Factory Store and talk to the team in person?
They can answer any questions you may have about your upcoming or stalled projects, and there are literally hundreds of premium art materials to give you inspiration and creative direction.
Order a printed paint colour card, browse our full colour chart range, or speak to our team in Tullamarine for personalised advice. We ship Australia-wide, with custom colour-matching available for any job.
And because no two jobs are the same, we provide personal support for selecting products, matching colours, and finding the right coatings for specialised needs. Whether you’re painting a wall, restoring a heritage sign, or setting up an expo display, we’ll help you choose the right product for the task.
Contact Viponds Paints today and discover specialist paints that professionals trust.
Whether trying to fix patches of discolouration on the wall or looking for a new colour scheme to revamp the whole house, you can find the right match easily using the Pantone Colour Matching System. Simply take a sample of the colour you wish to match and compare it to the colours on a Pantone colour chart, finding the correct name/code for the colour you want.
At Viponds, we also have colour scanning software to identify the paint colour pigments you’re looking for correctly. If you’re unsure about what colour you need, consider getting a Pantone colour card and holding each of the shades up to the wall you intend to paint.
Suppose you want to paint your awnings, furniture, or blinds in a Pantone colour. In that case, Viponds offers a wide range of products touching on many specialities, including TautFlex DIY, wall paint, exterior building paint, door paint and metal paint, which can be made in any Pantone colour of your choosing.
A Pantone colour is any colour classified under the Pantone Colour Matching System. The Pantone colour palette consists of more than 1,000 colours and even encompasses opaque and transparent colours. Once a year, Pantone also works with other representatives from various nations' colour standards groups to release the “Color of the Year”. For example, the Color of the Year for 2022 is Very Peri (#6667AB).
If you need help deciding on the right colour for your home or having trouble finding your preferred colour at any of our specialty retail stores, then feel free to contact us and we’ll be more than happy to assist you.
With there being almost countless variations of colours and shades, it can be difficult to find a standard form for what people might call dark blue or deep red or acid yellow. That is why the Pantone Colour Matching System, or PMS, was invented. It is basically a standardised colour-matching system created to help printers and designers specify and control colours for printing projects.
No matter what Pantone colour you need, our specialist can achieve the shade you need whether its wall paint, exterior building paint, door paint or metal paint.
If you’re wondering how to colour match paint or choose the right paint colour without an existing scheme, there are some general principles to consider:
It is a safe bet to use a combination of the colour principles mentioned above, and a paint colours chart is perfect for this as it contains them all.
Using a base colour chart is the best way to match your paint scheme without a sample and achieve the best results. Seeking advice from one of our experts is ideal.
Yes. We offer expert custom colour-matching services using advanced scanning tools and decades of colour formulation experience. Our team can match physical samples, corporate branding, and Pantone systems to ensure consistent, accurate colour across your entire project. Whether you’re after a subtle tone for a wall finish or a vibrant hue for signage or exterior use, we can create it in your preferred paint type.
You can browse our paint colour card ranges online, or request a printed version for a more accurate, physical reference. Our colour cards show real paint swatches from our product range, helping you make an informed choice. Simply use the form at the bottom of our Colour page to have one mailed to you.
Absolutely. We’ve worked closely with mural artists, signwriters, and exhibition fit-out professionals for decades. Our paints are trusted for their high opacity, excellent adhesion, UV resistance, and long-term durability. Whether you’re creating large-scale public art, commercial signage, or gallery-quality work, we offer versatile finishes that deliver lasting results. Our Acrylic Gloss and Low Sheen Mural Paints are especially popular for these applications.
Yes. We supply a full range of paints tailored to architectural and commercial needs, including wall, trim, metal, exterior, and specialty finishes. Our products are designed to perform in high-traffic, high-visibility environments. Options like our Ecoshield Low VOC Wall Paint combine aesthetic performance with sustainable formulations, while high-gloss enamels offer durability for doors and trims.
Our paints are manufactured in Tullamarine, Victoria, and shipped Australia-wide. We regularly supply clients across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia. To make sourcing even easier, our products are also available through a growing network of distributors. We also offer trade supply and local delivery options for businesses with ongoing requirements to keep your projects moving smoothly.
Yes, provided the correct preparation is used. We offer primers and coatings specially formulated for challenging surfaces. TautFlex, for example, is ideal for flexible or digital surfaces like banners, blinds, and awnings. For self-adhesive vinyl and similar materials, our Self-Adhesive Prep Coat ensures strong adhesion and long-term performance.
A colour chart provides an overview of colour families and tone groupings. On the other hand, a paint colour card features real paint swatches from our product range, giving you the most accurate guide to how a colour will look once applied.
