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A match of Sherwin Williams SW1826 Purple Grandeur is a deep violet-blue with a cool temperature and a muted, slightly gray cast. Its low LRV makes it read dark rather than bright, and the color leans more blue than red for a restrained, blue-violet appearance in MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color.
This color can work well on spray-painted parts where a dark blue-purple is useful on smaller surfaces: HVAC vents, speaker grilles, switch covers, metal brackets, shelf supports, cabinet pulls, railings, shutters, mailboxes, PVC fittings, and fixture trim. It can also be used on removable accessories, display hardware, and other coordinated components that need a repeatable color match.
Because the color is dark and moderately saturated, surface preparation and even film build matter. Lighter or uneven substrates may show through if coverage is thin, and sheen level can change how blue or violet the color reads. On exterior parts, sunlight and weather exposure can alter appearance over time, so consistent prep and coating thickness help keep the match even.
Similar colors:
SW1833 Princely Purple
SW1819 Purple Martin
SW6983 Fully Purple
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.
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Use light, even coats and keep the spray moving so the coating lands uniformly across the surface. Hold a consistent distance, overlap each pass slightly, and avoid heavy passes that can cause runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy-looking color build.
This matters most on small parts, trim pieces, vents, grilles, hardware, and other objects where overspray or excess film can show quickly. If the first coat does not fully hide the surface, plan for additional light coats instead of trying to cover it all at once.
Confirm the brand color reference, the MyPerfectColor product type, the sheen, and the quantity before you place the order. A custom-matched product made to SW1826 Purple Grandeur should be chosen carefully because the order is made to your selected specifications.
Be sure you are ordering MyPerfectColor paint matched to SW1826 Purple Grandeur, not the original Sherwin Williams paint line. Custom-made color matches are not returnable or refundable, so verifying the reference and product details up front helps avoid ordering the wrong item.
Finish changes how much light the coating reflects, which can change how SW1826 Purple Grandeur reads on the finished item. The same color match can look different in a flatter finish versus a glossier one because sheen changes the way the surface reflects light.
The code SW1826 Purple Grandeur identifies the color target, but it does not define sheen or the final look on every substrate. When you are ordering MyPerfectColor paint matched to this color, treat finish as a product choice that affects appearance on the object being painted, not as a separate color reference.
The Safety Data Sheet is tied to the MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not to the SW1826 Purple Grandeur color name by itself. To review SDS information, use the Safety Data Sheets page for the MyPerfectColor product.
MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets can be found here: Safety Data Sheets.
Coverage depends on surface size, texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats are needed. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, while other paints typically cover between 400 and 600 square feet.
If you are painting a rough, porous, or dark substrate, plan for more material than you would on a smooth, well-prepared surface. For SW1826 Purple Grandeur, it is usually safer to estimate based on the actual part size and the number of coats needed for even coverage.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW1826 Purple Grandeur 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 SW1826 Purple Grandeur. 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 SW1826 Purple Grandeur, 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.