Match of Sherwin Williams™ SW1218 Colony Blue *

Yes, MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to SW1218 Colony Blue can be used on many plastic parts, but plastics vary a lot. The safest approach is to test the actual material first because some plastics accept coating better than others.

For better adhesion, use the MyPerfectColor primer made for acrylic enamel before topcoating. That is especially useful on harder-to-coat or low-energy plastics where adhesion risk is higher.

The Safety Data Sheet is tied to the MyPerfectColor paint product and chemistry, not to the SW1218 Colony Blue color name by itself. To review the SDS, use the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page for the product you plan to order.

If you are comparing formats, make sure the SDS matches the specific MyPerfectColor paint type you are buying, since different product chemistries can have different safety information.

No. The color target stays SW1218 Colony Blue, but the finish changes how the coated item reflects light, so the same match can read differently in matte versus gloss.

Matte finishes reduce reflection and can make the color look softer on the surface. Higher gloss reflects more light and can make the same match look deeper or more vivid depending on the object and viewing angle.

Choose the sheen based on how the item will be used. If the surface will be handled often or needs easier cleaning, a glossier finish may be more practical. If you want less reflection, a flatter finish is usually the better fit.

Keep in mind that sheen changes how SW1218 Colony Blue reads after application. If the part will sit near another painted surface, compare the finish choice as carefully as the color match itself.

Yes. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to SW1218 Colony Blue is practical for baskets, frames, shelving, furniture accents, decor pieces, and other small items where spray application is easier than brushing.

This is a good use case when the goal is to coordinate a part or accessory to a known paint color. For the best result, make sure the surface is cleaned and prepared for the material you are coating.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW1218 Colony Blue 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.

Learn more about our color matching service.

To make spray paint matched to Sherwin Williams SW1218 Colony Blue. 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 SW1218 Colony Blue, 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.