Match of Sherwin Williams™ SW2864 Stratford Blue *

Yes. A match of Sherwin Williams SW2864 Stratford Blue can be matched in MyPerfectColor custom spray paint for projects where brushing is awkward or inefficient, such as trim details, fixtures, vents, pipes, hardware, accessories, and other small parts. This is often the practical choice when you want a coated item to coordinate with a known brand color reference rather than repainting a large surface. Make sure the item is cleaned and prepared for the material you are coating so the match and adhesion both have a better chance of succeeding.

Even after you apply a MyPerfectColor match of SW2864 Stratford Blue, the finished item can still read differently depending on lighting, placement, sheen, texture, and nearby surfaces. A color that was approved from a swatch may look lighter, darker, or slightly different once it is on a wall-mounted fixture, a vertical railing, or a small accessory next to other materials. If the item will sit right beside an existing painted surface, expect a higher risk that aging, gloss, or substrate differences will be visible.

Before ordering SW2864 Stratford Blue, confirm the color reference, the MyPerfectColor product type, the sheen, and the quantity you need. Custom-made color matches are made specifically to order, so they should be selected carefully because they are not returnable or refundable. If you are matching a known brand color for a part, fixture, or accessory, it is best to verify the reference first so you do not end up with the wrong format or finish.

The right sheen for SW2864 Stratford Blue depends on the item and the finish you want the coated surface to have. Lower sheens usually hide surface imperfections better and look less reflective, while higher sheens are easier to wipe clean and can feel more durable on some parts. Because gloss level changes how the color reads, the same match of SW2864 Stratford Blue can look different in flat, satin, semi-gloss, or gloss finishes, so choose the sheen that fits the object and the conditions it will face.

Primer needs for SW2864 Stratford Blue depend on the substrate, the condition of the surface, and the paint system you are using. A primer never hurts and can improve adhesion, but it is not always required. For PVC, metal, plastic, or previously coated items, check the prep guidance for the specific product you ordered and use primer when the surface is slick, bare, uneven, or difficult to coat. Proper surface prep is especially important when you want a cleaner-looking match on small parts or fixtures.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW2864 Stratford 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.

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To make spray paint matched to Sherwin Williams SW2864 Stratford Blue. 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 SW2864 Stratford 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.