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A match of Ace D45-1 Abalone is a very light gray-green with a cool cast and very low chroma. It reads close to off-white at a glance, but the faint green-blue undertone keeps it from becoming a plain neutral. In MyPerfectColor custom spray paint, the match is aimed at reproducing that soft, restrained appearance.
This makes it practical for spray-painted vents, switch covers, return grilles, speaker grilles, PVC pipe, handrails, brackets, mailboxes, hardware, and similar parts where a pale, quiet finish is needed. It can also work on frames, shelving supports, baskets, and small appliance panels when the goal is to carry the same light gray-green reference across metal, plastic, wood, or previously coated pieces.
Because the color is so light, the substrate underneath can affect the final result more than it would with a deeper shade. Darker bases, uneven prep, or patchy primer may show through more readily, so a uniform surface and proper build are important. Sheen differences can also be noticeable on a color this subtle, especially on smooth or glossy parts.
Finish and film thickness can shift the appearance slightly, with thinner coverage often reading a touch lighter and more transparent. On small detailed parts, extra care with masking and spray technique helps keep the cool undertone even across edges, recesses, and molded surfaces.
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MyPerfectColor is able match all of the Ace paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Ace color by matching the original Ace color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Ace paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Ace Color and may not match Ace Color standards. Refer to Ace Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Ace 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 Safety Data Sheet is tied to the MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not to the Ace D45-1 Abalone color name by itself. If you are ordering a match of D45-1 Abalone, review the SDS for the exact MyPerfectColor product you plan to use before painting.
MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets are available here: https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm
Primer depends on the substrate, the surface condition, and the paint format you choose. As a rule of thumb, primer never hurts and can improve adhesion, but it is not always required for a match of Ace D45-1 Abalone.
If the surface is bare, repaired, glossy, slick, or otherwise difficult to coat, primer is usually the safer choice. Follow the prep guidance for the specific MyPerfectColor product and, when in doubt, test on a small area first.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Ace D45-1 Abalone is especially useful for trim details, fixtures, railings, vents, pipes, hardware, accessories, and other parts that are awkward or inefficient to paint with a brush.
It is also practical for metal, plastic, wood, wicker, and previously coated items when the surface is properly prepared. For small parts, removable components, or hardware that needs to coordinate with an existing color reference, spray paint is often the simplest format.
Confirm Ace D45-1 Abalone from a physical swatch or a known existing color reference, not from a screen alone. MyPerfectColor matches the selected brand color reference, so the target color should be verified before you place the order.
A color name and code help identify the reference, but they do not tell you the sheen, the product line, or how an existing painted surface has aged. If approval matters, check the reference first and then order the MyPerfectColor match.
MyPerfectColor makes a match of Ace D45-1 Abalone, but the finished part can still read differently after application because lighting, placement, sheen, substrate, and nearby surfaces all affect appearance.
If the item will sit beside an existing surface or will be seen in strong or uneven light, consider a test application on the actual material. That is the best way to judge how the matched color will look in the final setting.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Ace D45-1 Abalone 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 MyPerfectColor 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge spray paint need as the coverage is highly dependent on how it is applied. Learn more about how spray paint works at MyPerfectColor.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Ace D45-1 Abalone 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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While we can provide Ace D45-1 Abalone in paint, we don't provide any crossover information. We've found that every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another brand.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the brand 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.