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A match of Clairtone 8474-7 Tempest Blue is a light, softly muted blue with a cool lean and a faint blue-green cast. It reads airy rather than saturated, with enough color to register clearly but not so much chroma that it feels strong or vivid. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color gives you that same restrained, pale-blue character on the parts you need to coat.
That profile works well for spray-painted details that need a clean, coordinated finish without drawing extra attention. It can be used on vent covers, switch plates, speaker grilles, PVC pipe, small brackets, shelf supports, mailbox hardware, trim pieces, frames, and other removable components where a light blue match is needed on metal, plastic, wood, or previously coated surfaces after proper preparation.
Because this is a light color, dark or uneven substrates can show through more easily if the surface is not prepared well. Priming and even film build matter, especially on repaired areas, deep base colors, or textured parts. Sheen also changes the reading of the color: a smoother finish can make it appear a little clearer and brighter, while a flatter finish tends to soften it further and reduce surface contrast.
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MyPerfectColor is able match all of the Clairtone paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Clairtone color by matching the original Clairtone color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Clairtone Paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Clairtone Color and may not match Clairtone Color standards. Refer to Clairtone Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Clairtone color. 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 best results by re-coating the entire surface.
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Yes. MyPerfectColor can make a custom spray paint match of Clairtone 8474-7 Tempest Blue for small parts and awkward items such as trim details, fixtures, railings, vents, pipes, hardware, and accessories.
This is often the practical choice when brushing is slow or leaves visible marks. If you need several parts to coordinate, order the same matched color and the same format for each piece.
Confirm Clairtone 8474-7 Tempest Blue from a physical swatch, chip, or other known original brand reference rather than from a screen image alone. MyPerfectColor matches the original brand color standard, so the target color should be verified before you place the order.
If you are matching an existing painted item, remember that age, fading, sheen, and surface texture can change how it looks. A physical reference is the safest way to reduce ordering risk.
Choose the finish based on how the item will be used and cleaned. Sheen changes reflectivity, durability feel, and how the color reads on the finished surface. A lower sheen can reduce glare, while a higher sheen can make the same match look brighter and more reflective.
If you are coating multiple parts that need to look consistent, keep the finish the same across all of them. The color match is still Clairtone 8474-7 Tempest Blue, but the finish will affect the final appearance.
Use light, even coats and overlap each pass slightly. Avoid heavy passes, which can cause runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy buildup of color. On small parts, it can help to rotate the piece and spray from more than one angle so edges and recesses are covered without flooding the surface.
Let each coat dry according to the product label before applying the next coat. Thin, controlled layers usually give a smoother result than trying to cover in one wet pass.
Clean the surface, remove dirt and grease, and scuff lightly where appropriate so the coating can bond properly. Mask off any areas you do not want painted, and test on the actual substrate if you are unsure about adhesion or how the color will read on that material.
Use primer when the surface or project calls for it, especially on challenging or previously coated substrates. Good prep matters on metal, plastic, wood, and other parts where a smooth spray finish is important.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Clairtone 8474-7 Tempest Blue in its color archive. This enables us to make paint and verify that it matches the original.
Please note that if your material is not new then the paint may not work for touch up as your material has aged and is likely different than it was when new. Learn more about our color matching accuracy. If you need a touch up application, send us a part and we can create a touch up solution precisely matching the current color and sheen of your specific materials.
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MyPerfectColor offers custom spray paint matched to Clairtone 8474-7 Tempest Blue which enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish. It is difficult to gauge spray paint coverage because it depends on how you apply it and the amount of overspray, but generally the 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. This paint sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.
While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the Clairtone 8474-7 Tempest Blue, we don't provide any crossover information because this is a subjective determination. Every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another company's color collection, so determining which color is the best approximation is a judgement call.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Related Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the company 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.