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A match of Pratt and Lambert 2143 Dewkiss is a muted, medium-depth warm neutral with brown, tan, and a soft olive cast. It reads earthy rather than clean or bright, with moderate chroma and enough gray to keep the color subdued.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be used on vents, switch plates, speaker grilles, brackets, mailboxes, railings, shutters, trim hardware, basket frames, and small furniture or fixture parts where a coordinated earth-toned finish is needed. The color is suited to pieces that should blend with surrounding painted surfaces without drawing strong attention.
Because this is a relatively low-chroma color, it usually covers more predictably than vivid hues, but spray coverage can still vary with substrate color, texture, and prep. On glossy or uneven parts, surface defects and sheen differences may show more clearly, so a consistent base and even film build matter.
Finish and lighting can shift the read from tan to olive-brown, especially on metal or plastic. If the part will be outdoors, the quieter tone is generally less demanding than a saturated accent color, though exposure, primer choice, and topcoat system still affect durability and final appearance.
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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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Yes, but plastics vary a lot, so the safer approach is to test the paint on the actual part before committing to the full project. MyPerfectColor spray paint is intended to work on many plastics, but slick or low-energy plastics often need more prep.
Clean the surface well, scuff it if the material allows it, and use MyPerfectColor primer to improve adhesion when the plastic is especially smooth or hard to bond to. A test area is the best way to confirm that a match of Pratt and Lambert 2143 Dewkiss will stick and dry the way you expect on your specific item.
Choose the finish based on how the item will be used and how you want the coating to perform, not just on the color itself. Sheen affects reflectivity, cleanup, and durability, and it also changes how a match of Pratt and Lambert 2143 Dewkiss reads on the finished surface.
If you are matching an existing part, pick the sheen that is closest to the original surface whenever possible. Lower sheen usually hides surface variation better, while higher sheen is easier to wipe clean but can make the color appear more reflective.
Confirm the color from a physical swatch or a known existing Pratt and Lambert reference, not from a screen alone. MyPerfectColor matches the selected brand color reference, so the accuracy of the order depends on choosing the right original color target.
If you are matching an existing item, compare against the actual painted surface when possible. Lighting, screen settings, and camera processing can make 2143 Dewkiss look different online than it will on the real object.
Before checkout, confirm the color reference, product format, sheen, and quantity. A match of Pratt and Lambert 2143 Dewkiss should be selected carefully because custom-matched orders are not returnable or refundable.
If the project is being sprayed, make sure the format you choose is MyPerfectColor custom spray paint or another MyPerfectColor format that fits the job. That helps avoid ordering the wrong product for the surface or application method.
Even when the color match is correct, lighting, placement, sheen, texture, and nearby surfaces can change how a match of Pratt and Lambert 2143 Dewkiss reads once applied. The same color can look different on plastic, metal, wood, or a previously coated part.
For the most useful check, evaluate the paint on the actual substrate and in the final location. If the item will sit next to an existing painted surface, those differences can be more noticeable than they would be on a standalone part.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Pratt and Lambert 2143 Dewkiss 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 2143 Dewkiss 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 2143 Dewkiss, 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.