Match of Sico™ 3214-53 Nuit Obscure *

Primer depends on the substrate, surface condition, and the paint type you plan to use. A primer is often helpful on bare, glossy, repaired, porous, or slick surfaces because it can improve adhesion and make the final coating more even.

For practical projects like PVC pipe, vents, railings, shutters, hardware, or trim pieces, check the prep guidance for the exact MyPerfectColor product you are ordering. If you are painting over a sound existing coating, primer may not be required, but it usually does not hurt and can reduce application risk.

The right finish depends on how the item will be used and how much reflectivity you want. Higher gloss finishes are usually easier to clean and more durable, but they also reflect more light and can make surface texture or flaws easier to notice. Lower sheen finishes reduce reflection and can be more forgiving on detailed or irregular parts.

Because sheen changes how a match of 3214-53 Nuit Obscure looks on the finished item, confirm the finish before ordering. If the part needs to coordinate with an existing painted surface, the sheen of that surface matters as much as the color reference.

Coverage depends on the size of the item, the texture of the surface, the hiding power of the coating, the application method, and how many coats are needed. As a general planning rule, a typical spray can covers about 20 square feet with one coat, while other paint formats often cover about 400 to 600 square feet.

If you are coating porous, rough, or darker surfaces, or if you expect multiple coats for a consistent match of 3214-53 Nuit Obscure, plan extra material. Measure the total area first, then add allowance for overspray, waste, and touch-up on parts like grilles, fixtures, brackets, or small trim pieces.

Custom color matches should be chosen carefully because they are not returnable or refundable. Before ordering, confirm the brand color reference, the MyPerfectColor product format, the sheen, and the quantity you need.

This matters even more if the part will sit next to an existing painted surface, since age, wear, texture, and finish can change how 3214-53 Nuit Obscure appears after application. If you are unsure about the exact product choice, verify it before placing the order.

The SDS is tied to the specific MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not to the brand color name alone. That means the correct SDS depends on whether you are buying spray paint or another format matched to 3214-53 Nuit Obscure.

Check the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page for the exact product you plan to order. Do not assume the color reference by itself gives you the safety information for the finished product.

MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Sico 3214-53 Nuit Obscure 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 Sico 3214-53 Nuit Obscure 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 Sico 3214-53 Nuit Obscure 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.