Match of Pratt and Lambert™ 1243 Alaskan Blue *

Primer depends on the substrate, its condition, and the paint format you choose for 1243 Alaskan Blue. If the surface is bare, glossy, patched, stained, or otherwise hard to hold paint, primer can improve adhesion and help the finish perform better.

Primer is not always required, but it usually does not hurt. Check the prep guidance for the specific MyPerfectColor product before you order so you can match the color and the surface prep to the project.

Coverage for Pratt and Lambert 1243 Alaskan Blue depends on the surface size, texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats you need. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat. Other paints typically cover between 400 and 600 square feet.

If you are coating trim pieces, vents, fixtures, or other small parts, plan for extra paint if the surface is rough or if the color needs more than one coat to cover evenly.

Yes. The same Pratt and Lambert 1243 Alaskan Blue color can look different in matte, satin, or gloss because the finish changes how light reflects off the surface. That can change the way the color reads after it is applied.

If you are trying to coordinate a new part with an existing painted item, choose the sheen carefully because finish can matter just as much as the color match itself.

Custom-made MyPerfectColor matches of Pratt and Lambert 1243 Alaskan Blue should be ordered carefully because they are not returnable or refundable. That applies to custom color orders, so it is important to confirm the reference, product type, sheen, and quantity before checkout.

If you are unsure about the exact target, verify the color reference first rather than ordering and hoping the match will work later.

Confirm Pratt and Lambert 1243 Alaskan Blue from a physical swatch or a known existing color reference, not from screen viewing alone. MyPerfectColor matches the original brand color standard, so the target color should be verified before you place the order.

If the item will sit beside an existing painted surface, checking the reference in actual lighting can reduce the risk of ordering the wrong color.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Pratt and Lambert 1243 Alaskan 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 Pratt and Lambert 1243 Alaskan 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 Pratt and Lambert 1243 Alaskan 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.