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A match of Pratt and Lambert 2318 Lava reads as a dark, muted blue-gray with a cool cast and low chroma. It sits closer to a subdued blue-neutral than to a bright blue, and the low LRV gives it a notably deep appearance.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to this color can work on vents, switch covers, speaker grilles, brackets, shelving supports, railings, mailboxes, hardware, and other small parts where a restrained blue-gray finish is needed. It also suits PVC, access panels, shutters, and fixture pieces when the goal is to coordinate removable components with an existing painted system.
Because the color is dark and quiet rather than vivid, the final read can shift with sheen, surface texture, and the substrate underneath. Smooth, well-prepared surfaces usually show the color more evenly, while scratches, patching, or gloss differences can make the blue-gray cast look slightly lighter or deeper. Even film build and proper prep matter on a color this subdued.
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Since its founding in 1849, Pratt & Lambert has stood for quality, leadership and innovation in the paint industry.
MyPerfectColor is able match all of the Pratt & Lambert paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Pratt & Lambert color by matching the original Pratt & Lambert color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Pratt & Lambert paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Pratt & Lambert Color and may not match Pratt & Lambert Color standards. Refer to Pratt & Lambert Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Pratt & Lambert 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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Do not rely on screen viewing alone. Confirm Pratt and Lambert 2318 Lava from a physical swatch, color chip, sample, or an existing painted part that you trust. MyPerfectColor makes a custom match to the selected brand color reference, so the safest approach is to verify that 2318 Lava is the target you want before ordering. If you are matching an installed surface, check the color under the lighting where the part will be used.
Yes. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Pratt and Lambert 2318 Lava is useful for small or awkward items such as trim details, fixtures, railings, vents, pipes, hardware, and accessories. Spray paint is often the practical choice when brushing is inefficient or when the part is removable and you want a repeatable color match on that object.
The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not to the Pratt and Lambert 2318 Lava color name alone. You can find MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets on the Safety Data Sheets page at https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm. Check the SDS for the exact product format you plan to order, since spray paint and other formats can have different documentation.
Not exactly. The same matched color can read differently in matte, satin, and gloss because the finish changes how light reflects off the surface. If you are trying to coordinate with an existing painted item, try to match the finish as well as the color reference. If the finish must change, expect the final look of 2318 Lava to shift even though the color formula is still matched to the same target.
Confirm the color reference, the MyPerfectColor product type, the sheen, and the quantity before you place the order. Custom-made color matches are not returnable or refundable, so 2318 Lava should be verified carefully before purchase. If you are unsure about the exact target, do not guess from a screen image alone.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Pratt and Lambert 2318 Lava 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 Pratt and Lambert 2318 Lava 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 Pratt and Lambert 2318 Lava, 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.