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A match of Sherwin Williams SW4085 Safety Green reads as a dark, saturated green with a cool blue-green cast. With an LRV of 14.09, it sits in a deeper range rather than a bright accent range, and the chroma gives it a clear, vivid character instead of a soft, muted green.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Sherwin-Williams SW4085 Safety Green can be useful on vents, speaker grilles, switch plates, brackets, railings, shutters, mailboxes, and other removable parts that need a strong green finish. It can also work on hardware, PVC, shelving pieces, display components, and furniture accents where a repeatable brand-color match matters more than a general green.
Because this is a saturated, low-LRV color, surface prep and coat evenness matter. Sanding marks, patchiness, and sheen differences can read more clearly than they would in a softer neutral, and the final appearance can shift with the substrate, finish, and film build. On darker or uneven bases, a proper primer and careful application can help the color read more consistently.
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The SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY was founded by Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams in 1866. Today, the company is a global leader in the development, manufacture and sale of coatings and related products.
MyPerfectColor matches all of the Sherwin-Williams paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Sherwin-Williams color by matching the original Sherwin-Williams color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Sherwin-Williams paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Sherwin-Williams Color and may not match Sherwin-Williams Color standards. Refer to Sherwin-Williams Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Sherwin-Williams 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.
Confirm SW4085 Safety Green from a physical Sherwin-Williams swatch, a fan deck, or a known existing painted sample whenever possible. Screen viewing can shift the color, so the safest ordering step is to verify the target reference before you place the order.
MyPerfectColor makes a custom match to the selected brand color reference, not the original Sherwin-Williams paint product. That matters if you are trying to coordinate a new part, fixture, or accessory with an existing color standard.
Coverage depends on the size of the item, the surface texture, how much hiding power is needed, the application method, and how many coats you plan to apply. For planning, a typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, while other paint formats often cover about 400 to 600 square feet.
If you are coating a small part like a vent, grille, pipe, hardware item, or fixture, think about the number of pieces and whether the substrate is dark, rough, or uneven, since that can increase the amount needed for an even result in SW4085 Safety Green.
The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor paint product and chemistry, not to the Sherwin-Williams color name alone. If you need the Safety Data Sheet for a specific product matched to SW4085 Safety Green, check the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets for that product family.
If you are comparing formats, make sure you are looking at the SDS for the exact MyPerfectColor product you plan to order, such as spray paint or another paint format, because the SDS can differ by chemistry.
Finish changes how much light the coating reflects, which can change how SW4085 Safety Green reads after application. The same color reference can look different in a matte, satin, or glossier coating because the sheen affects perceived color on the finished item.
If you are matching a visible part like a cover plate, grille, pipe, or exterior fixture, choose the finish with the actual project surface in mind. The color match is one part of the result, but sheen and substrate also affect the final appearance.
Custom color orders should be confirmed carefully before purchase because a made-to-order match of SW4085 Safety Green is not something you should place casually. Verify the brand color reference, the MyPerfectColor product type, the sheen, and the quantity before ordering.
If you are unsure, double-check the reference on the original Sherwin-Williams color source and choose the MyPerfectColor format that fits the part you are painting. That reduces the risk of ordering the wrong custom match for your project.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW4085 Safety Green 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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To make spray paint matched to Sherwin Williams SW4085 Safety Green. MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint 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 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge how much spray you'll need as it is highly dependent on how it is applied. It is better to have too much than run short.
While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the Sherwin Williams SW4085 Safety Green, 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.