Visual shade matching is currently the most frequently applied clinical method for shade matching. Assessing colors and matching shades are vital steps in aesthetic dentistry. In the absence of knowledge, shade-matching skills cannot be mastered effectively. Clinicians can improve their ability to differentiate colors through a short training regimen. Being aware of the whole process of assessing color and the factors affecting shade-matching practice will lead to a significant improvement in the ability to match dental shades. (J Esthet Restor Dent 29:E33-E43, 2017).