Terms and Conditions
Last updated: July 2026
Welcome to ColorSwatches.org! By using this website, you agree to the terms below. We've kept them as straightforward as possible — no legalese walls of text.
1. Using the Site
ColorSwatches.org is a free color reference resource. You're welcome to browse, use the tools, reference color values, and explore palettes for personal or commercial projects. That's literally what the site is here for.
In exchange, we just ask that you:
- Don't use the site in ways that are harmful, illegal, or that interfere with other visitors' experience.
- Don't attempt to scrape, crawl, or hammer the site with automated requests at a rate that disrupts normal operation.
- Don't try to access server infrastructure, admin systems, or any area of the site you're not supposed to be in.
2. Content and Accuracy
We work hard to make sure color values, names, and references are accurate, but we can't guarantee perfection. Color values can vary between screens, devices, and print media. Always verify critical color values against official manufacturer or standards documentation before use in professional work.
ColorSwatches.org is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to any paint brand, color standard organization, or color system (such as Pantone, Benjamin Moore, Behr, Farrow & Ball, etc.). Brand names and color names are used for reference purposes only.
3. Intellectual Property
The content we create — including the site's design, original text, curated palettes, and tool interfaces — is owned by ColorSwatches.org and protected by copyright. You're welcome to reference specific color values (they can't be copyrighted), but please don't wholesale copy pages or content for redistribution without permission.
Color names and paint color references are the property of their respective brand owners.
4. Advertising
The site displays ads through Google AdSense to help cover operating costs. Ad content is served by Google and may be personalized based on your browsing activity. We do not control the specific ads displayed. For information on how Google uses data for advertising, see Google's advertising policies.
5. External Links
Some pages may include links to external websites for reference or additional context. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any external sites. Linking to a third-party site doesn't mean we endorse it.
6. No Warranties
ColorSwatches.org is provided "as is." We do our best to keep things accurate and running smoothly, but we make no formal warranties about the site's availability, accuracy, or fitness for any particular purpose. Use your own judgment when relying on color values for professional applications.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by law, ColorSwatches.org is not liable for any direct, indirect, or incidental damages arising from your use of the site. This includes things like relying on an incorrect color value or the site being temporarily unavailable.
8. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we'll update the date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
9. Contact
Got questions or concerns? Visit our About page to get in touch. We're happy to hear from you.