Match of Sherwin Williams™ SW2131 Steeple Gray *

Yes. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to SW2131 Steeple Gray is often a practical choice for trim details, fixtures, railings, vents, pipes, hardware, accessories, and other small or awkward parts that are easier to spray than brush.

It is a match of SW2131 Steeple Gray made by MyPerfectColor, not Sherwin Williams original paint. It is best when you need the color on a part, accessory, or removable item rather than a full wall repaint.

Choose the finish based on how the item will be used and how much reflectivity you want. Lower sheen finishes usually hide surface flaws better and have less glare, while higher sheen finishes are easier to wipe down and reflect more light.

Because gloss level changes how SW2131 Steeple Gray looks on the finished item, the finish is part of the order decision, not just a cosmetic preference. If the part will be handled often or cleaned frequently, that should weigh into the choice.

No. The same SW2131 Steeple Gray color target can read differently in matte, satin, or gloss because the finish changes how light reflects off the surface.

A flatter finish usually looks softer and less reflective, while a glossier finish can make the color appear brighter, deeper, or more defined. If the painted item will sit next to an existing surface, finish differences can be noticeable even when the color match is correct.

A typical can of MyPerfectColor spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, but actual coverage depends on the size of the part, the texture of the surface, the hiding power of the color, the spray method, and how many coats you need.

For larger areas or rough surfaces, plan for extra material. Other MyPerfectColor paint formats typically cover about 400 to 600 square feet, so the right format depends on whether you are coating a small part or a larger surface.

Plastics vary a lot, so it is smart to test on the actual part when possible. MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, but using the MyPerfectColor primer for acrylic enamel can improve adhesion on difficult or low-energy surfaces.

If you are painting a PVC pipe, grille, cover, or other plastic accessory in SW2131 Steeple Gray, prep and primer choice can matter as much as the color match. You can see the primer here: MyPerfectColor primer for acrylic enamel.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW2131 Steeple Gray 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 SW2131 Steeple Gray. 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 SW2131 Steeple Gray, 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.