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A match of Sherwin Williams SW1042 Cafe' Noir reads as a deep, muted brown with a warm red-yellow bias. It has low chroma and a subdued coffee-and-cocoa character, so it looks grounded rather than bright or glossy, with enough warmth to stay clearly brown instead of drifting toward black.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be used on vent covers, switch plates, speaker grilles, shelf brackets, railings, mailbox parts, hardware, and trim pieces where a dark brown finish is needed on small or removable parts. It also works for metal, plastic, wood, wicker, and previously coated items after proper preparation, making it useful for coordinated fixtures, accessory parts, and retrofit pieces that need a repeatable color match.
Because this is a very dark color, coverage and final appearance can change with substrate color, surface texture, and film build. Lighter or uneven surfaces may take extra coats to reach a uniform brown, and the sheen level you choose can make scratches, dust, and surface variation more noticeable. For that reason, a smooth base and even spray application matter when you want the color to read consistently.
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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.
Yes. MyPerfectColor can make a custom spray paint match of SW1042 Cafe' Noir for small parts and hardware where a sprayed finish is the practical choice, such as switch covers, vents, speaker grilles, knobs, brackets, and trim pieces.
This is MyPerfectColor paint matched to Sherwin Williams SW1042 Cafe' Noir, not Sherwin-Williams original paint. It is best when you want the color on a removable or small item that can be prepared and sprayed evenly.
Plastics vary a lot, so test SW1042 Cafe' Noir on the actual material before finishing the full part. MyPerfectColor spray paint adheres well to most plastics, but difficult or low-energy plastics may need extra prep for better results.
Using the MyPerfectColor primer for Acrylic Enamel can improve adhesion on challenging plastic substrates. Clean the part, follow the prep steps for the material, and test first when the item is important or hard to replace.
The SDS is tied to the specific MyPerfectColor paint product and chemistry, not to the SW1042 Cafe' Noir color name by itself. That means you need the Safety Data Sheet for the exact product format you plan to order.
MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets are available on the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page. Check the sheet for the paint product or chemistry before you place the order.
No. The same SW1042 Cafe' Noir color target can look different in matte, satin, or gloss because the finish changes how light reflects off the surface and how deep the color appears.
If the painted item will sit beside an existing part, match the sheen as closely as you can. If you are coating a new item, choose the finish based on the function and cleaning needs of the part, then order that finish in the SW1042 Cafe' Noir match.
Confirm the color reference, product format, sheen, and quantity before ordering SW1042 Cafe' Noir. MyPerfectColor is making a custom match to the Sherwin Williams color reference, so the order needs to be right the first time.
Custom-made color matches are not returnable or refundable, so it is worth checking the product details carefully before you buy. Make sure you are ordering MyPerfectColor paint matched to Sherwin Williams SW1042 Cafe' Noir, not the original Sherwin-Williams paint product.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW1042 Cafe' Noir 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 SW1042 Cafe' Noir. 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 SW1042 Cafe' Noir, 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.