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A match of Benjamin Moore GN-45 reads as a muted warm gray-beige with a soft taupe cast and low chroma. It sits in a middle depth rather than reading very light or very dark, so the color tends to look calm, slightly earthy, and understated rather than crisp or bright.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected Benjamin Moore GN-45 reference can be useful on small parts where a subdued neutral needs to carry across mixed materials. It can be used on vents, switch covers, speaker grilles, brackets, mailboxes, shelving hardware, window or shutter accessories, PVC trim pieces, and furniture accents when a quiet, coordinated finish is the goal. The color's soft warmth also makes it a practical choice for metal, plastic, wood, and previously coated parts after proper prep.
Because GN-45 is muted rather than vivid, it usually does not have the same coverage challenges as a high-chroma color, but finish and substrate still affect how it reads. A smoother or glossier surface can make the warm undertone and sheen differences more noticeable, while texture can soften the appearance. If you are coating a dark or uneven surface, the base color and texture can influence the first coats until coverage builds, so even film application and surface preparation matter.
Similar colors:
1552 River Reflections
HC-105 Rockport Gray
1544 Waynesboro Taupe
Benjamin Moore has set the standard for excellence with their large selection of authentic colors such as the Benjamin Moore GN-45.
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Clean the surface first so dust, grease, wax, and loose coating do not interfere with adhesion. If the material and condition allow it, a light scuff can help the new coating grip better. Mask off nearby areas you do not want painted, then test GN-45 on a small hidden spot or the actual part before coating the full item.
This matters on real project pieces like vents, switch covers, brackets, pipe, hardware, and other small parts because the substrate and finish can change how the matched color dries and reads on the finished surface.
Coverage depends on the surface size, texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats GN-45 needs for even coverage. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat. Other paint formats often cover between 400 and 600 square feet, but the exact amount still depends on the project.
For smaller items such as PVC pipe, vents, railings, fixtures, or hardware, measure the parts and plan for extra material if the surface is dark, rough, or uneven. Ordering based on the actual area and the number of coats is safer than relying on a single can estimate.
Confirm the Benjamin Moore GN-45 color reference, the MyPerfectColor product format you need, the sheen, and the quantity before you place the order. Custom-made color matches are not returnable or refundable, so it is important to check those details carefully.
If your project is for a removable part or a small spray-paint application, make sure the format matches the way you plan to apply GN-45. That helps avoid ordering a product that does not fit the item or the project.
The Safety Data Sheet is tied to the MyPerfectColor product and its chemistry, not to GN-45 by color name alone. To find the correct SDS, use the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page for the exact product you ordered: MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets.
If you are comparing more than one format under GN-45, check the SDS for the exact item you plan to use.
Yes. Once GN-45 is applied, lighting, placement, sheen, and nearby surfaces can all change how the finished color reads. A match can look different on a small hardware piece, a vent, or a panel than it does on a swatch because the object shape and surrounding surfaces affect the way light reflects.
If the item will sit next to an existing painted surface, test GN-45 on the actual substrate and view it in the same lighting before coating the full part.
MyPerfectColor spray paint is a fast-drying durable acrylic enamel coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Benjamin Moore GN-45 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 can 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.
No, MyPerfectColor uses a combination of proprietary ingredients to make interior and exterior housepaints, its own line of custom spray paint, and other acrylic enamel based products.
While we can provide Benjamin Moore GN-45 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.