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A match of Sherwin Williams SW1034 Dolphin reads as a medium-dark, muted taupe-gray with a warm beige-brown undertone. It has low chroma, so the color stays quiet rather than clean or bright, and the depth keeps it from looking pale or washed out.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to SW1034 Dolphin is well suited to small parts and fixtures that need a subdued, coordinated finish. It can be used on metal vents, switch plates, speaker grilles, shelf brackets, railings, mailbox parts, hardware, picture frames, PVC pieces, and similar sprayable items where a warm neutral tone is needed on the object itself.
Because this is a relatively low-chroma, medium-dark color, it often covers more calmly than vivid colors, but the final result can still shift with surface texture, film build, and sheen. Darker or uneven substrates, glossy plastics, and worn metal may show through without proper prep, so primer and even coverage can matter for a uniform reading. Finish choice can also make the color look slightly deeper or flatter once it dries.
Similar colors:
SW2840 Hammered Silver
SW1027 River Pebble
SW3019 Smoke Tree
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.
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For SW1034 Dolphin, look up the Safety Data Sheet for the exact MyPerfectColor product and format you plan to order. The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor paint chemistry, not the color name by itself. If you are comparing formats, check the SDS for the specific product you intend to buy on the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page.
MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to SW1034 Dolphin can work on many plastics, but plastics vary a lot and some low energy surfaces need better prep or a primer to hold well. If the item is important, test on the actual material first. Using the MyPerfectColor primer can improve adhesion when the substrate is hard to coat.
Apply SW1034 Dolphin in light, even coats instead of one heavy pass. Keep the can moving, overlap each pass slightly, and hold a consistent distance from the surface to reduce runs and uneven build. Heavy coats can also change the way the color and sheen read after it dries, so multiple thin coats are usually the safer approach.
A match of Sherwin Williams SW1034 Dolphin is a color reference, but the finished appearance can still change after application because of lighting, sheen, surface texture, and nearby materials. The same MyPerfectColor match can read differently on a wall, a small part, or an item placed next to other finishes. If the part will sit beside an existing surface, expect the final look to depend on the whole installation, not the color code alone.
Coverage for SW1034 Dolphin depends on the size of the item, surface texture, how much the substrate soaks up, the application method, and how many coats are needed. A typical can of MyPerfectColor spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat. Other MyPerfectColor paint formats usually cover about 400 to 600 square feet, so the right quantity depends on the format you choose and the total surface area you need to cover.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW1034 Dolphin 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 SW1034 Dolphin. 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 SW1034 Dolphin, 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.