Scratched some paint off wall - how to repair?

fullerand

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Hi,

Managed to make a 3" scratch on a plaster wall in my house the other day, taking off paint and all. Here's a pic (sorry, it's not great):

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It doesn't look major, but it's right at eye level and annoys me every time I come into the room!

What's the best approach? I don't have any of the actual paint used on the room. Suppose I buy some new paint and try to paint over the area with a tiny brush, would that run the risk of being a slightly different shade?

Ideally there's something out there like a grout pen that you could use for something like this. I asked in Atlantic yesterday but got a blank look. Any ideas? Maybe a magnolia-coloured magic marker?! :)

Cheers
 
Best bet is to use a filler first to bring the surface back true. The wall colour looks to be standard white, so you should be able to pick up a tester that's a close match if not spot on.
Leo
 
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