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A match of Premier Paints T40-1 Purple Illusion is a very light lavender with a cool, slightly gray cast and low saturation. It reads as a pale tinted color rather than a strong purple, and the high LRV gives it a bright, airy appearance.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be useful on vents, switch covers, speaker grilles, access panels, small brackets, frames, and PVC trim pieces when a pale lilac tone is needed on removable or hard-to-brush parts. It also works for mailboxes, hardware, and fixture details where a light lavender finish has to carry across several small components.
Because this color is very light, coverage can show dark or uneven substrates more readily than deeper colors. Surface preparation, primer choice, and film build can all affect the final reading, especially on plastic, metal, or previously coated parts. Multiple light coats often help the color build evenly without obscuring fine details.
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MyPerfectColor is able match all of the Premier Paints paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Premier Paints color by matching the original Premier Paints color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Premier Paints.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Premier Paints Color and may not match Premier Paints Color standards. Refer to Premier Paints Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Premier Paints 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.
Yes, MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to T40-1 Purple Illusion can be used on many plastic items, but plastics vary a lot. Test on the actual material first if possible, because some plastics need more prep than others.
For better adhesion, use the MyPerfectColor primer for acrylic enamel before painting. Primer is especially useful when the plastic is smooth, slick, or unknown. A test spray on the real part is the safest way to confirm adhesion and finish before you commit to the full project.
Coverage depends on the part size, texture, how much the surface absorbs or hides, the spray method, and how many coats you need. As a general guide, one can of spray paint typically covers about 20 square feet with one coat.
If you are painting multiple small parts, figure your quantity from the total surface area and plan for extra coverage if the substrate is textured, porous, or a darker color that may need more than one coat. Other MyPerfectColor paint formats usually cover between 400 and 600 square feet, depending on the product and application.
Yes, MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to T40-1 Purple Illusion is well suited for small parts and hardware where a smooth spray finish is helpful. It can be used for switch covers, vents, speaker grilles, brackets, trim pieces, knobs, and similar items.
For these projects, the main advantage is getting a consistent color on removable or hard-to-brush parts. Make sure the item is properly cleaned and prepared before spraying, and use a test piece when the finish or substrate is important to the final result.
Confirm T40-1 Purple Illusion from a physical swatch or a known existing paint reference from Premier Paints, not from a screen alone. Screens can shift color, so a digital view is not a reliable approval step.
MyPerfectColor matches the original brand color reference, so the most important step is verifying that T40-1 Purple Illusion is the exact target before you order. If you are matching an existing painted item, compare against the actual color reference you want to reproduce.
Before ordering, confirm the color reference, the MyPerfectColor product type, the sheen, and the quantity you need. A match of Premier Paints T40-1 Purple Illusion is a custom-made color match, so it is best to verify those details before placing the order.
That matters because custom color matches are made to your selected reference and should be chosen carefully. If you are unsure about the target color, the format, or the sheen, resolve that first so you do not end up with the wrong product for your project.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Premier Paints T40-1 Purple Illusion enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.
The MyPerfectColor 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge spray paint need as the coverage is highly dependent on how it is applied. Learn more about how spray paint works at MyPerfectColor.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Premier Paints T40-1 Purple Illusion 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 we can provide Premier Paints T40-1 Purple Illusion in paint, we don't provide any crossover information. We've found that every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another brand.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the brand 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.