Abstract: A paint can collar comprising a generally circular body having a lower lip portion for engagement with the rim of a paint can, an intermediate portion resting upon the top of the paint can, and an upper lip portion outwardly and upwardly projecting from the intermediate portion so that any spilled paint will return into the paint can. The lower lip portion also includes a plurality of tabs to maintain the paint can collar in engagement with the inner rim of the paint can. The body is designed to have a variable diameter to fit various size paint cans. The upper lip portion may also include a pair of bisymmetrical indentations so that the handle of the paint can may be moved into a functional position for carrying the paint can without removing the paint can collar.