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A match of Valspar SR1203 Big Sky is a light, cool blue with low chroma and a soft, slightly gray cast. It reads as a pale blue rather than a vivid one, with enough color to register clearly but not so much saturation that it looks bright.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color is useful on vents, switch plates, speaker grilles, camera housings, shelf brackets, railings, shutters, PVC trim, mailboxes, and other small parts where a muted light blue needs to carry across metal, plastic, wood, or previously coated surfaces. Its softer character fits parts that should remain visible without drawing strong contrast from the object itself.
Because this is a light, low-chroma color, coverage can show substrate contrast more readily on dark, patched, or uneven surfaces. Primer choice, surface prep, and film build can change how clean or gray the blue appears. If you are coating a gloss or semi-gloss part, surface defects and sheen differences may remain noticeable, so a consistent prep and finish approach matters.
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The Valspar Corporation is a manufacturer of paint and coatings based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Valspar was founded in 1806 as a paint dealership in Boston, Massachusetts. The Valspar name emerged in 1903 as the name of a clear varnish and became the company name in 1932. Sherwin-Williams acquired Valspar in June 2017.
MyPerfectColor is able to match all of the Valspar paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Valspar SR1203 Big Sky by matching the original Valspar color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor does not use Valspar paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Valspar SR1203 Big Sky and may not match Valspar Color standards. Refer to Valspar Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Valspar SR1203 Big Sky. If you intend to touch up paint that has been on your walls for years, know that your color has undoubtedly changed from the original due to exposure to light and age and the new paint may not match. You will achieve the best results by re-coating the entire surface.
If you need more assistance, please feel free to contact us and one of our expert staff would be happy to help.
Yes. The color code SR1203 Big Sky identifies the color target, but it does not define sheen. The finish you choose affects durability, cleanup, and how reflective the matched paint will look on the finished item.
If you want less shine and a bit more forgiveness on surface flaws, choose a lower sheen. If the part needs easier cleaning or a more reflective look, choose a higher sheen. MyPerfectColor supplies paint matched to SR1203 Big Sky, so make the sheen decision based on the item and how it will be used.
Yes, MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to SR1203 Big Sky can be used on many plastic parts, but plastics vary a lot in how they accept paint. The actual material, surface texture, and prep steps matter.
Clean the part well, lightly scuff it if appropriate, and test on the actual plastic before painting the final piece. Using the MyPerfectColor primer can improve adhesion, especially on difficult or low-energy plastics.
Use light, even coats and build coverage gradually. Keep your spray distance consistent, overlap each pass slightly, and avoid heavy wet coats that can run or create uneven sheen.
Let each coat flash off before the next one. A heavy pass can make SR1203 Big Sky look darker or less even once it dries, especially on small parts or detailed surfaces. Testing on a scrap piece or hidden area first is a good way to confirm your technique.
Clean the surface first so dust, oil, wax, and other contamination do not interfere with adhesion. If the metal or old coating is glossy and still sound, scuff it so the new paint has something to grip. Remove rust, loose paint, and any failing coating before you spray.
The condition, texture, and gloss of the existing surface can change how SR1203 Big Sky looks after it dries. If the item is going next to other finished parts, test a small area first. Use a suitable primer when the surface condition or material calls for it.
A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat. Actual coverage depends on the size of the part, surface texture, how much hiding is needed, the spray method, and how many coats you plan to apply.
If you are painting a rough, porous, dark, or highly detailed surface, plan for more paint than the square footage alone suggests. If you choose another MyPerfectColor format instead of spray paint, coverage is usually much higher and depends on that specific product line.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Valspar SR1203 Big Sky enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.
The MyPerfectColor 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge spray paint need as the coverage is highly dependent on how it is applied. Learn more about how spray paint works at MyPerfectColor.
MyPerfectColor has hundreds of color books in its archive, including the original Valspar paint color books. The color Valspar SR1203 Big Sky you are looking for is in our library. We are able to make paint and verify that it matches the original.
Please note that if you are trying to touch up, the paint on your wall now is likely different than it was when first painted. MyPerfectColor will be sending the original color which may no longer match your walls. Learn more about color matching accuracy and our color matching service.
While we can provide Valspar SR1203 Big Sky in paint, we don't provide any crossover information. We've found that every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another brand.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the brand you want.
Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.