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A match of Sherwin Williams SW1279 Rare Wine reads as a subdued medium-dark red-brown with a soft wine cast rather than a bright red or a clear burgundy. It has low chroma and a fairly deep value, so the color looks restrained, earthy, and slightly muted instead of vivid.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be used on railings, brackets, mailboxes, vent covers, switch plates, speaker grilles, shelving parts, hardware, and other small fixtures that need a consistent red-brown finish. It also suits PVC trim pieces, shutters, access panels, and furniture accents where a sprayed coating is easier than brushing and the color needs to coordinate across metal, plastic, or previously coated parts.
Because this is a darker color, surface prep and finish can influence the final read more noticeably than with a lighter shade. Uneven substrate texture, old coating differences, and sheen variation may all show through, especially on small parts or glossy surfaces. On exterior items, the color is not especially vivid, so it is generally less prone to the same fade concerns seen in brighter tones, but good prep and adequate film build still matter for even coverage and color depth.
Similar colors:
SW0005 Deepest Mauve
SW6019 Poetry Plum
HGSW3412 Durable Plum
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 Safety Data Sheet is tied to the MyPerfectColor product made for SW1279 Rare Wine, not to the Sherwin Williams color name by itself. Check the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets for the exact product and format you plan to buy so you are reviewing the right chemistry.
Yes. A match of Sherwin Williams SW1279 Rare Wine is a practical match for spray-paint projects like baskets, frames, shelving, furniture accents, and other accessories when the goal is to coordinate the object to this color reference. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint is often a good fit for small, removable, or awkward parts that are easier to spray than brush.
Plan coverage by the size of the item, the surface texture, the hiding power of the coating, the spray method, and how many coats are needed. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, but the real amount can be lower on rough, porous, or dark surfaces. If the project needs full color build or extra hiding, order additional material.
For better results, clean and degrease the surface, lightly scuff it where appropriate, mask off nearby areas, and test the paint on the actual material before coating the full item. This matters because plastic, metal, wood, and previously coated surfaces can all affect how SW1279 Rare Wine adheres and how it reads after application.
No. The color reference stays SW1279 Rare Wine, but the finish changes how light reflects from the surface, so the same matched color can look different in matte, satin, or gloss. If the item will sit next to an existing painted surface, keep in mind that sheen differences can be as noticeable as the color itself.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW1279 Rare Wine 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 SW1279 Rare Wine. 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 SW1279 Rare Wine, 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.