Color & sheen
State the Pantone or RAL code, physical swatch, paint system, and whether the clear coat should be matte, satin, or gloss. A single image alone cannot guarantee an exact match.
Finishing and colour standards
A reference photo communicates the idea, but it does not define a measured colour or sheen. Agree the finish scope before production so the quotation, the result, and the acceptance criteria all match.
- Pantone and RAL colour matching
- Matte, satin, and gloss clear coat
- Split, join, and refinish large parts
Define the finish before we paint
Choose any screen colour or sample one from an image. We mark the closest open HLC reference, then arrange lighter and darker tonal alternatives for your finishing quote.
Choose a finish colour with confidence
Screen colours and the sheen preview guide the quotation; production colour is confirmed with a physical spray-out or reference.
Satin finish preview Real-time physical clear-coat rendering shows relative reflections. Confirm production colour and gloss with a physical spray-out.
Six digits, for example #A2474F
Click an area, or use the arrow keys to move the marker and press Enter.
10 guided HLC references
Lower ΔE00 means a closer screen-to-reference match. Start with the recommended card, then compare its lighter and darker alternatives.
Your finish brief
- Screen HEX
- Sheen
- Match
- Pantone
MALIEV confirms the production colour and gloss against the agreed physical reference and coating system.
Use this finish in my quoteWhat HLC, Lab, and ΔE00 mean
HLC
A readable colour address: hue family, measured lightness, and chroma or colour intensity.
Lab
Three measured coordinates: L* is light to dark, a* runs green to red, and b* runs blue to yellow. This tool calculates D50 Lab values.
ΔE00
A perceptual colour-difference score. Lower is closer; zero means the same measured Lab colour. Screens, paint, texture, and lighting can still change what you see.
Painting plan for this selection
Primer starting point
The substrate, filler, paint opacity, and selected coating system may require a different primer shade. Confirm it with a physical spray-out.
Mixing formulaDo not calculate a paint formula from a screen HEX value.
Choose the supplier's paint system first, retrieve or develop its formula, then verify colour and coverage on a labelled spray-out card.
Clear-coat technique
Follow the chosen system's technical data sheet for compatible products, mixing, flash-off, film build, curing, and safety controls.
Already have a Pantone code?
Use Pantone's official Color Finder, then paste the complete customer-supplied code. MALIEV does not reproduce or estimate Pantone data.
Open official Pantone Color FinderColour data: HLC Colour Atlas v2.03 by freieFarbe e.V. · CC BY-ND 4.0
Color references need a standard
A photo or screen can shift with lighting, camera, and display settings. Provide a Pantone or RAL code, or a physical swatch, when an exact match matters. Otherwise we use the closest available color and record that limitation.
Surface preparation affects the result
Layer lines, support marks, seams, and print texture may need sanding, filler, heat welding, primer, or other preparation before paint. The selected level of preparation changes cost, lead time, and visible detail.
Raw print, matte, or standard gloss
The raw print shows the original layer texture; a matte clear coat diffuses reflections; standard clear coat is shiny and produces stronger reflections. Specify the required finish before painting begins. Changing the sheen later can require re-preparation and repainting, which is an additional change order.
Approval checkpoint Before we paint, confirm the color standard, sheen, visible surfaces, and acceptance reference. If a requirement changes after approval, we will re-quote the additional work before proceeding.
When a part is too large for one print
We can divide a large model into smaller sections, then join and refinish it as one assembly. Before printing, we review split lines, alignment keys, fasteners, visible surfaces, final dimensions, and the loads around the joint.
Depending on the material and use, joining may use adhesive, heat welding, epoxy, automotive putty, or wood filler. We can sand, prime, paint, and clear-coat the assembled part when that scope is included in the quote.
Optional customer tool: Mesh Splitter runs separately in your browser and can divide an oversized STL to fit your printer's build volume. Open Mesh Splitter
Seams may remain visible, and the joining method affects strength, tolerance, price, and lead time. Tell us which surfaces must look seamless and how the finished part will be used.
Split, join, smooth, and finish
Assembly and surface finishing are quoted as a defined production step, not an assumption after printing.
Make the finish and assembly expectations explicit
The more complete the brief is before production, the more accurately we can price the work and avoid avoidable change orders.
Split & assembly
Tell us which parts may be split, how they will be aligned, which seams are visible, and whether joining, filler, sanding, heat welding, primer, or paint is required.
Use & acceptance
Share the final dimensions, handling or load, environment, quantity, reference photos, and acceptance sample. We will use these details to define the finish scope and quote.
Finishing and colour questions
Can you match a paint color from one reference image?
A photo or screen is affected by lighting and display settings. Provide a Pantone or RAL code, or a physical swatch, when an exact match matters. Without one, we use the closest available paint and the result may differ from the image.
Can I choose matte, satin, or gloss clear coat?
Yes. Confirm the sheen before painting begins. Standard clear coat is gloss unless another option is agreed. Changing to matte or satin later can require extra preparation, repainting, price, and lead time.
Can you split and assemble a part that is too large to print?
Yes. We can quote split planning, joining, filler, sanding, primer, paint, and clear coat together. Tell us which seams are visible and what final dimensions and loads the assembly must meet.
Will the seam be invisible after assembly?
We can reduce a seam with joining, automotive putty or wood filler, sanding, and paint, but visibility depends on geometry, lighting, and acceptance requirements. We will identify the expected finish in the quote.
Can I change the finish after painting begins?
You can request a change, but a different color, sheen, or clear-coat type after approval may require additional materials, labor, and schedule. We will confirm the change order before proceeding.
What should I confirm before production?
Confirm the color standard, sheen, visible surfaces, split and joining plan, final dimensions, quantity, use environment, and acceptance reference before production starts.
Manufacturing support from Pak Kret, Nonthaburi
MALIEV supports customers in Bangkok and Nonthaburi and reviews projects across Thailand. Files and project details can be sent online; delivery and onsite work depends on service and project review.
Maliev Co., Ltd.36/1 Moo 3, Khlong Khoi, Pak Kret, Nonthaburi 11120, Thailand
Business hours
Monday-Friday: 09:00-18:00
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
Send us the finish requirements
Share the colour standard, sheen, visible surfaces, and how the part will be used. We will define the finishing scope and quote it as a production step. Quoting is free and takes minutes.
Your files stay confidential. We sign an NDA on request. Read our NDA