Match of Sears™ French Beige *

Finish changes how much light the coating reflects, so the same Sears French Beige 26288 match can read lighter or deeper on the finished part depending on sheen and texture. If you need the color to line up with an existing painted surface, try to match the existing sheen as closely as possible. A higher-gloss finish can make surface defects and application marks more visible, while lower sheen can reduce reflectivity. The color reference stays the same, but the final look depends on the coating system and substrate.

Clean off dirt, oil, wax, and other contamination first, then scuff the surface so the new coating has something to grip. If the metal has rust, loose paint, peeling edges, or chalky areas, those issues should be removed or repaired before applying a match of French Beige 26288. The condition of the old coating, including gloss and texture, can change how the new color looks after application. A test spot is useful when the new coat will sit next to an older surface.

Use several light, even coats instead of trying to cover in one heavy pass. Keep the spray motion steady, overlap passes consistently, and hold a practical distance so the film builds evenly. Heavy passes can cause runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy-looking build that changes how French Beige 26288 reads on the part. For small items like vents, hardware, or trim pieces, controlled light coats usually give a cleaner result than wet application.

Before ordering a custom-made match of French Beige 26288, confirm the brand reference, the product format you need, the sheen, and the quantity. MyPerfectColor is supplying its own paint matched to the Sears color reference, not Sears original paint. Custom-made color matches should be chosen carefully because they are not returnable or refundable. If the part will be judged against an existing surface, verify the full order details before you buy.

Coverage depends on surface size, texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats are needed. 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 painting a rough, porous, or dark surface with a match of French Beige 26288, plan for extra material rather than assuming the theoretical coverage will be enough. For small fixtures or parts, buying a little extra is often safer than running short mid-project.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sears French Beige 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 Sears French Beige 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 French Beige, 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.