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A match of Martha Stewart 8408 Burl is a very deep brown with a muted, slightly warm cast. The low chroma keeps it from reading red or orange; instead it looks earthy, subdued, and close to black in lower light, with the brown tone becoming more visible as light hits it.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to 8408 Burl can work well on hardware and small parts that need a darker, quieter finish: vent covers, switch plates, speaker grilles, shelf brackets, railings, mailbox parts, shutter hardware, PVC trim pieces, and other removable fixtures. It is also a practical choice for brackets, frames, tool housings, and accessories where a brown tone is needed without a brighter or cleaner look.
Because this color is dark and low in lightness, surface prep and sheen matter. On light, uneven, or worn substrates, earlier defects or contrast may still show until the film is built out evenly, and gloss level can make texture or edge transitions more noticeable. A careful test pass is useful on unfamiliar plastics or metal coatings, especially if the part will sit near existing painted surfaces.
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For many years, Martha Stewart provided paint and color collections through partnerships with paint manufacturers and sold them through various home centers. A few years ago, Martha Stewart decided to stop selling paint and as a result, Martha Stewart 8408 Burl is no longer available anywhere.
MyPerfectColor is able to match all of the Martha Stewart paint colors including 8408 Burl so you can still find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Martha Stewart 8408 Burl by matching the original Martha Stewart color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Martha Stewart paint as this is no longer available.
MyPerfectColor matches Martha Stewart 8408 Burl based on Martha Stewart color publications. The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Martha Stewart Color and may not match Martha Stewart Color standards. Refer to Martha Stewart Publications to obtain the accurate color.
Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Martha Stewart 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 the best results by re-coating the entire surface.
MyPerfectColor does not offer matches of any Martha Stewart Specialty Finishes such as the faux or metallic finishes.
If you need more assistance, please feel free to contact us and one of our expert staff would be happy to help.
Use several light, even coats of MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Martha Stewart 8408 Burl instead of trying to cover in one heavy pass. Keep the can moving, overlap each pass slightly, and stay at a consistent distance so the surface does not get wet in spots.
Heavy coats can cause runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy look as the color builds. Let each coat dry or flash according to the product directions before applying the next coat.
Confirm Martha Stewart 8408 Burl from a physical swatch, a known sample, or another trusted original brand reference before ordering. Screen images can shift with lighting, device settings, and color calibration, so they are not a reliable way to approve the target.
MyPerfectColor makes a match of the selected brand color reference, so the key decision is whether the reference you are using is really 8408 Burl. If you are matching an existing painted item, compare to the actual item or an approved sample, not just the screen.
Choose the sheen based on how the part will be used and cleaned, not just on the color name. Lower sheen finishes usually hide surface variation better, while higher sheen finishes are easier to wipe clean but can show prep marks, texture, and uneven film build more easily.
The look of 8408 Burl will change with sheen, so pick the finish that matches the performance you need on the finished item. MyPerfectColor can supply a match of 8408 Burl in the finish format you select.
Yes, but plastic varies a lot, so testing on the actual part is important. Clean the surface well, scuff it if the material allows, and check a small area before coating the whole item.
MyPerfectColor spray paint can adhere well to many plastics, and using MyPerfectColor primer for Acrylic Enamel can improve adhesion on difficult surfaces. If the plastic is flexible, oily, or low energy, a test application is the safest way to confirm both adhesion and appearance.
Martha Stewart 8408 Burl custom spray paint is useful for small or awkward parts such as trim details, fixtures, railings, vents, pipes, hardware, accessories, and other removable components. It is often a practical choice when brushing would be inefficient or when you need a repeatable color match on parts that sit near an existing painted surface.
This format is also helpful for coordinated items made from metal, plastic, wood, or previously coated surfaces, as long as the surface is properly prepared. MyPerfectColor supplies its own paint matched to the selected brand color reference, not the original brand's paint.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Martha Stewart 8408 Burl 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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While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the Martha Stewart 8408 Burl, 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.