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A match of Solver 1218 Terra Cotta is a deep, warm red-brown with a clear orange undertone. It reads earthy rather than bright, with moderate chroma and a low LRV, so it will appear fairly dark once applied. The color has a grounded, clay-like character that can shift slightly with finish and substrate.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be used on shutters, gutter trim, downspouts, railings, mailbox parts, vent covers, speaker grilles, switch plates, shelving brackets, hardware, and PVC where a warm brown-red needs to carry across small, sprayable parts. It also fits metal fixtures, plant stands, and furniture accents that need a darker earth tone with some warmth.
Because this is a dark, fairly saturated color, finish and surface condition can change the reading more than with a lighter neutral. Gloss levels can make scratches, old texture, or uneven film build more noticeable, and the final depth can vary across metal, plastic, wood, and previously coated surfaces. Good prep and even coverage help the color stay consistent.
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Established in 1920 in South Australia, Solver Paints was founded by the Crowhurst and Fisher families and remained a family owned business until 1992 when it was purchased by the Wattyl Group.
MyPerfectColor is able match all of the Solver colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Solver color by matching the original Solver color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Solver paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Solver Color and may not match Solver Color standards. Refer to Solver Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Solver 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.
The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not to the Solver 1218 Terra Cotta color name alone. You can find MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets here: https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm.
Yes, but the surface condition matters. Clean off dirt, oil, and contamination first, and remove or treat rust before painting metal. If you are coating an existing finish, scuff glossy areas so the new coating can bond better. The texture, gloss, and condition of the old coating can affect how Solver 1218 Terra Cotta looks after application, so a test area is a practical way to reduce risk.
Use light, even coats and keep the spray moving so you do not overload one area. Hold a consistent distance, overlap each pass slightly, and avoid heavy passes that can cause runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy color build. With a color like Solver 1218 Terra Cotta, careful spray technique can matter more than trying to cover in one wet coat. Follow the product instructions for flash time and recoat timing.
Yes. MyPerfectColor can make a custom spray paint match of Solver 1218 Terra Cotta for baskets, frames, shelving, furniture accents, hardware, and other small parts where spray application is practical. This is useful when you want the item itself to coordinate to the selected color reference, not when you need the original Solver paint product.
Yes. Finish changes how much light the coating reflects, so the same Solver 1218 Terra Cotta color reference can look different depending on sheen and the surface underneath it. Texture, substrate, and the condition of the item can also change the way the color reads once applied. Treat finish as part of the coating choice, not just a visual preference.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Solver 1218 Terra Cotta 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 Solver 1218 Terra Cotta 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 Solver 1218 Terra Cotta, 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.