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A match of Sherwin Williams SW6680 Friendly Yellow is a light, warm yellow with a soft, slightly muted character. It reads as a pale yellow rather than a bright lemon tone, and its high light reflectance gives it an airy, open look without losing the yellow undertone.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to SW6680 Friendly Yellow can be used on switch plates, vent covers, small frames, shelf brackets, wicker baskets, lamp parts, mailbox details, painted PVC, and other removable hardware or accessories where a light yellow match is needed. It is also practical for trim pieces, signage accents, and fixture components that are easier to spray than brush.
Because this is a lighter color, coverage over dark or uneven substrates can take additional coats, especially when the original surface is glossy or patterned. Finish also affects the reading of the color: flatter finishes tend to soften it, while gloss can make the yellow appear brighter and surface texture more visible. Good prep and a compatible primer can help reduce show-through.
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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.
The SDS applies to the MyPerfectColor product matched to SW6680 Friendly Yellow, not to the color name by itself. You can find the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets here: Safety Data Sheets.
If you are ordering a specific format, check the SDS for that product format before use.
Choose the finish based on how the part will be used, how much cleaning it needs, and how much reflectivity you want. Higher gloss is usually easier to wipe down and more reflective, while lower gloss reduces shine.
The sheen also changes how SW6680 Friendly Yellow reads on the finished item, so order the finish that fits the surface and the expected wear, not just the color name.
Coverage depends on the size of the item, surface texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats you need. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat.
Other MyPerfectColor paint formats typically cover about 400 to 600 square feet, but rough, porous, dark, or heavily textured surfaces may require more product and extra coats.
Primer depends on the substrate, its condition, and the paint type you are using. On bare, repaired, glossy, or difficult surfaces, primer is often a good idea because it can improve adhesion and help the coating apply more evenly.
A primer never hurts and can only improve adhesion, but it is not always required. Check the prep guidance for the MyPerfectColor product format you plan to use.
Confirm SW6680 Friendly Yellow from a physical swatch or a known existing Sherwin Williams color reference rather than from a screen. MyPerfectColor matches its paint to the original brand color standard, so verifying the target color before ordering helps avoid a mismatch.
If you are matching an existing part, remember that age, prior repainting, and surface condition can change how that item compares to the original color reference.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW6680 Friendly Yellow 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 SW6680 Friendly Yellow. 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 SW6680 Friendly Yellow, 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.