Question about paint colors

[bif]

I have a pretty wide range of paint colors.(acrylics). But iIm interested in trying out some new ones. I have a Michaels and Blick close by, but they seem to have a somewhat limited selection. There are at least twice as many colors on their website--I've looked at Liquitex and Golden. And I have a printed catalog from Golden. What's the best way to judge colors? In print? On a website?

[Zoonart]

1. I find that the color match online is pretty good.

Check out Jerry's Artarama. They have a huge selection of acrylic paints and mediums.

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[procon]

2. Some companies offer color swatches of individual paints.

because the colors in print catalogs and internet images are often quite different from the actual color. Some offer swatches or color wheels for their whole paint selection at a reasonable price. Jerry's has one for about $15.

If you go to a brick and mortar store in person then you can see and compare colors and brands. If you find something you like then do a price comparison online.

[TeamPooka]

3. I'm a Winsor & Newton guy myself but when checking out new paints in the store I

unscrew the top of the tube and check out the paint

[marble falls]

4. On your canvas. Invest in a book on "color theory".

[lunatica]

5. I just purchased some Golden acrylics

I have been wanting paint that doesn’t dry too fast and recently I happened to catch a YouTube video of an artist talking about only using a handful of basic colors to create his entire palette. He was using Golden and he just blew me away. The colors are more intense and vibrant than Liquitex. He uses both. I’m sorry I can’t remember the artist but maybe I can simply look for Golden acrylics and find more about those colors.

I’m hoping I can get better results for yellow. My experience with Liquitex yellows has been basically unsatisfying. The color dries very differently to what it looks like when it’s wet. It becomes dull and too dark, losing all the lightness it has when it’s still wet. I’ll try using the Golden colors next. Soon I hope.