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A match of Para Paints B150-3 Geranium is a medium-deep warm red with a pink-berry cast. It reads saturated rather than muted, with a slightly magenta leaning that keeps it from becoming a flat primary red. The low LRV gives it a darker, more substantial appearance once applied.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be used on small parts and details where this red-berry character needs to be carried onto another surface. Common uses include mailboxes, house numbers, shelf brackets, metal frames, cabinet hardware, speaker grilles, switch plates, decorative trim pieces, vent covers, shutters, and other removable fixtures that are practical to spray.
Because this color is fairly vivid and on the darker side, coverage may build more slowly over light, uneven, or porous substrates. A uniform primer and consistent film build can help the color read evenly. Finish also changes the result: matte surfaces soften the look, while glossier finishes make saturation and surface texture more noticeable.
For exterior parts, direct sun and weather exposure can make vivid reds and berry tones shift more quickly than quieter neutrals. That makes preparation and coating selection more important on items such as railings, shutters, mailbox hardware, and other exposed components.
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In 2014, after being a part of The COMEX Corporation for 6 years, Para was acquired by The Sherwin Williams Company under the Diversified Brands Canada Division.
MyPerfectColor is able match all of the Para paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Para color by matching the original Para color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Para paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Para Color and may not match Para Color standards. Refer to Para Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Para 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.
If you need more assistance, please feel free to contact us and one of our expert staff would be happy to help.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Para Paints B150-3 Geranium can work on many plastics, but plastics vary a lot and some surfaces are harder to bond to than others. The safest approach is to test on the actual material first if the part is important or the substrate is unfamiliar.
If you want better adhesion on plastic, use the MyPerfectColor primer before painting. That can improve how the matched color builds on challenging substrates, especially on low-energy plastics, trim parts, or molded items.
Confirm Para Paints B150-3 Geranium from a physical swatch or another known original-brand color reference, not from screen viewing alone. Monitors and phone displays can shift the color enough to cause an incorrect order.
MyPerfectColor makes a custom match to the selected brand color reference, so the important step is verifying that B150-3 Geranium is the exact color you want before you place the order.
Even when the color match is correct, the finished look of Para Paints B150-3 Geranium can change with lighting, sheen, surface texture, and nearby materials. A smooth glossy part can read differently from a rough or matte one, even if both are coated with the same match.
If the item will sit next to an existing painted surface or in a place with changing light, it is wise to check the finish in the actual location before committing to a full project.
Before ordering Para Paints B150-3 Geranium, confirm the color reference, the MyPerfectColor product type, the sheen, and the quantity you need. Custom-made color matches should be chosen carefully because the order is made to your selection.
If the brand color, product format, or finish is wrong, the result may not fit your project. MyPerfectColor custom color orders are not returnable or refundable, so verification before checkout is important.
Coverage for Para Paints B150-3 Geranium depends on the surface size, texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats are needed. For spray paint, a typical can covers about 20 square feet with one coat.
For other MyPerfectColor paint formats, coverage is often about 400 to 600 square feet, but the real-world result can vary with the project. If the surface is porous, rough, dark, or hard to cover, plan for extra material.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Para Paints B150-3 Geranium 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 Para Paints B150-3 Geranium 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 Para Paints B150-3 Geranium, 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.