How do I soften bright paint?

Answer by  Malinovsky (71)

Adding white paint will work, but it might make it look a little pastel-like. The best thing to do is to pour some of your paint in a separate cup, and experiment with some mixing. Brush that on a inconspicuous area and see how you like it.

Answer by  Amber40 (24961)

Well for really bright paint you can try cutting it with a lighter color. Something like white will really soften it. However note that it will make it more pastel colored. You can also try using a dark colored primer to make the topcoat slightly less bright.

Answer by  Huntress (1935)

You need to use a complimentary color to tone it down. Ask your paint store if they have a color wheel which will aid you in knowing what you need to add. For example, for a green that is too bright you would add a touch of red.