New Sher-Color System Provides Exact Color Matches Across All Paints and Sheens

System Formulates, Matches and Dispenses Identical Color Matches Every Time

(LAS VEGAS - January 23, 2005) - More accurate color matching and faster custom matching and mixing is now available to paint professionals with the Sherwin-Williams Sher-Color™ Advanced Color Technology system for color formulations and tint dispensing. Available at Sherwin-Williams stores, Sher-Color provides paint contractors with colors that consistently match the color chip standard.

While most color systems produce formulas to achieve a close match, Sher-Color generates specific, accurate formulas for each color, taking into consideration the characteristics of the base the customer has selected. The results are a more consistent match no matter the type of Sherwin-Williams paint or sheen selected. Sher-Color also connects the store's sales terminal, spectrophotometer (color eye), tint dispenser and label printer so all information is transferred, recorded and stored accurately. Data is entered once and archived for up to seven years, so color formulas can be easily retrieved and previous orders replicated.

For over 135 years, Sherwin-Williams has satisfied the coating and color needs of painting contractors, designers, specifiers, property managers and builders.  Sherwin-Williams provides fast, flexible, responsive local service and personalized, expert advice. 3,000 stores and 1,500 sales representatives make Sherwin-Williams North America's largest single-source supplier of high-quality paints, stains, masonry coatings and brand-name wall and floor coverings.

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