Match of Dunn Edwards™ DEC798 Taliesin Blue *

The finish changes how much light reflects from the surface, so DEC798 Taliesin Blue can look a little different in matte, satin, semi-gloss, or gloss even when the color match is the same. A higher-gloss finish usually reads brighter and more reflective, while a flatter finish usually looks less reflective and can make the color appear slightly deeper.

If you need the painted item to look a certain way, choose the finish first and treat the color as a match of DEC798 Taliesin Blue in that finish. The same color code does not determine sheen by itself, so the final look depends on both the matched color and the coating finish you order.

A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, but the real amount you need for DEC798 Taliesin Blue depends on the surface size, texture, application method, and how many coats are required. Rough or porous surfaces usually use more paint than smooth ones, and darker or uneven substrates may need extra coats for even coverage.

If your project is larger than a few small parts, plan by total surface area instead of by the number of pieces. For larger projects that are not spray-applied, other paints typically cover about 400 to 600 square feet per gallon, but the exact yield still depends on the substrate and coating thickness.

Yes, DEC798 Taliesin Blue is often a practical match for small craft and accessory projects where spray application makes sense, such as frames, baskets, shelving, brackets, hardware, or other removable parts. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color is commonly used when the goal is to coordinate an object to a known color reference.

Before ordering, confirm that the item can be painted and that the surface is prepared correctly. Some materials need cleaning, scuffing, or primer first, and the right prep matters as much as the color match when you are painting small items or mixed materials.

Primer may be needed for DEC798 Taliesin Blue depending on the substrate, the current surface condition, and the paint format you choose. Bare, repaired, slick, or difficult surfaces often benefit from primer, while some previously coated surfaces may not need it if they are sound and properly prepared.

The safest approach is to review the prep guidance for the selected product and surface before you order. As a rule of thumb, primer never hurts and can only improve adhesion, but it is not always required for every project.

Choose the sheen for DEC798 Taliesin Blue based on how the item will be used and how much reflectivity you want on the finished surface. Lower sheens reduce shine and can be a better fit for items where you want less reflection, while higher sheens are generally easier to wipe clean and show more light reflection.

Because sheen changes the way the color reads, the same DEC798 Taliesin Blue match can look slightly different across finishes. If you are matching an existing painted part, try to select a sheen that is close to the surface you are coating so the finished item reads consistently.

MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Dunn Edwards DEC798 Taliesin Blue 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 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.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Dunn Edwards DEC798 Taliesin 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.

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While we can provide Dunn Edwards DEC798 Taliesin Blue 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.