Match of Sherwin Williams™ SW2808 Rookwood Dark Brown *

When you order MyPerfectColor paint matched to SW2808 Rookwood Dark Brown, the finish you choose can change how the color reads on the finished item. Lower-sheen finishes usually reflect less light, so the color can look flatter, while higher-sheen finishes reflect more light and can make the same color appear deeper or more reflective.

The color reference itself does not define sheen, so treat finish as a separate ordering choice. If you need the color to look consistent on the final object, choose the finish based on the surface and the result you want from the coating, not on the name alone.

Choose the finish for SW2808 Rookwood Dark Brown based on how the item will be used and how much wear it will see. Lower sheen can reduce reflectivity, while higher sheen can be easier to clean and may be more suitable for some parts that need a tougher looking coating.

The key point is that MyPerfectColor is supplying a match of SW2808 Rookwood Dark Brown, not the original Sherwin Williams product line. If you are ordering for a part, fixture, panel, or accessory, match the finish to the application needs and confirm that the product format you select works for the substrate.

Coverage depends on the surface size, texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats are needed. For SW2808 Rookwood Dark Brown, plan differently for a small part than for a large panel or set of fixtures.

A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat. Other paint formats typically cover between 400 and 600 square feet, but real coverage can be lower on rough, porous, or highly contrasting surfaces. If you are coating a difficult surface or changing from a very different existing color, allow for extra material so you do not run short.

Yes, but plastics vary a lot, so SW2808 Rookwood Dark Brown should be tested on the actual material before you commit to the full project. Surface type, flexibility, mold release, and prior coatings can all affect how well the paint bonds and how the color looks after it dries.

MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, and using the MyPerfectColor primer can help improve adhesion. Clean the part well, confirm the plastic is suitable for painting, and test a small area first if the item is important or the plastic is unfamiliar.

Before applying a match of SW2808 Rookwood Dark Brown over metal or an existing finish, clean the surface, remove rust or contamination, and scuff glossy areas so the new coating can bond better. If the old coating is failing, peeling, or poorly attached, it should be corrected first because the new paint can only perform as well as the surface underneath it.

Gloss, texture, and the condition of the existing coating can all change how SW2808 Rookwood Dark Brown looks after application. A test application is a good way to confirm adhesion and appearance before you coat the full item.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW2808 Rookwood Dark Brown 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 SW2808 Rookwood Dark Brown. 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 SW2808 Rookwood Dark Brown, 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.