Match of Sears™ Russian Blue *

Whether Russian Blue 26226 needs primer depends on the surface, its condition, and the product you are applying. Primer is often a good idea on bare, patched, glossy, chalky, or hard-to-bond substrates because it can improve adhesion and help the topcoat apply more evenly.

It is not always required, so check the prep guidance for the specific MyPerfectColor product you plan to order. If you are unsure, priming first is usually the safer choice before applying the matched color.

MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, but plastics vary enough that testing the actual part is important. For Russian Blue 26226, a small test on the real material is the best way to confirm adhesion before you paint the full item.

If you want extra adhesion help, use the MyPerfectColor primer. That is especially useful on slick, flexible, or unfamiliar plastics where surface prep matters more.

The finish you choose for Russian Blue 26226 affects both durability and how the matched color looks on the part. A glossier finish usually reflects more light, is easier to wipe clean, and can be more durable, but it also shows surface texture more.

A flatter finish reduces reflection and can hide minor surface flaws better, but it may be less easy to clean. Pick the sheen based on how the item will be used, then order the Russian Blue match in that finish.

Coverage for Russian Blue 26226 depends on the surface size, texture, absorption, how much the old color shows through, and how many coats you need. For planning, a typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat on a fairly smooth surface.

Rough, porous, or heavily contrasting surfaces will use more paint, and a second coat will reduce total coverage per can. If you are painting multiple parts, total the surface area first and allow extra for prep and touch-up passes.

Russian Blue 26226 can read differently after application depending on the lighting, sheen, nearby surfaces, and the material it is sprayed on. The same matched color may look slightly different indoors, outdoors, or under warm versus cool light.

If the color has to match a nearby part or an existing finish, test the MyPerfectColor match on the actual item or a sample piece and review it in the final location. That is the best way to reduce surprises after installation.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sears Russian 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.

Learn more about our color matching service.

MyPerfectColor offers custom spray paint matched to Sears Russian 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 Sears Russian 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.