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A match of Valspar 222-3 Neptune is a light aqua with a cool blue-green cast and a soft gray undertone. It reads clear rather than saturated, with moderate chroma and enough lightness to stay soft without looking washed out.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected Valspar color reference can be used on HVAC vents, speaker grilles, switch covers, shelf brackets, picture frames, railings, mailbox parts, and PVC trim pieces when a coordinated blue-green finish is needed on smaller surfaces. It is also practical for hardware, display components, and removable accessories that are easier to spray evenly than to brush.
Because this color is light and moderately chromatic, coverage can take extra coats over dark, uneven, or porous substrates. Finish, surface texture, and film build can change how strongly the blue-green undertone shows, so prep and application consistency matter, especially on plastic, metal, or previously coated parts.
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The Valspar Corporation is a manufacturer of paint and coatings based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Valspar was founded in 1806 as a paint dealership in Boston, Massachusetts. The Valspar name emerged in 1903 as the name of a clear varnish and became the company name in 1932. Sherwin-Williams acquired Valspar in June 2017.
MyPerfectColor is able to match all of the Valspar paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Valspar 222-3 Neptune by matching the original Valspar color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor does not use Valspar paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Valspar 222-3 Neptune and may not match Valspar Color standards. Refer to Valspar Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Valspar 222-3 Neptune. 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 the 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.
Plan coverage based on the actual surface size, texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats you expect to use. A typical can of MyPerfectColor spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, so small parts usually need much less than a full gallon-equivalent estimate.
If the surface is rough, porous, or going over a darker base, expect to use more material or more than one coat. For larger parts or multiple pieces, it is safer to order extra than to come up short during the job.
Yes. 222-3 Neptune by Valspar is a practical match choice for MyPerfectColor custom spray paint on small parts like switch covers, knobs, vents, speaker grilles, brackets, trim pieces, and similar items.
Spray application is useful when you want a smooth finish on a part that is small, removable, or hard to coat with a brush. Make sure the part is cleaned, masked, and ready for even application before you spray.
Even when the color match is correct, 222-3 Neptune by Valspar can read differently after application because lighting, placement, sheen, and nearby surfaces all affect the finished look.
This is especially important if the coated item will sit next to an existing painted surface. If matching matters in the final location, confirm the color reference carefully and test the coating on the actual material when possible.
Custom-made orders for 222-3 Neptune by Valspar should be confirmed before you buy, because MyPerfectColor makes the paint to your selected color reference, product type, sheen, and quantity. These custom orders are not returnable or refundable.
Before checkout, verify the Valspar color reference, the format you need, and the amount required for the project so you do not need to reorder.
Yes, 222-3 Neptune by Valspar can be used as MyPerfectColor custom spray paint on many plastic parts, but plastics vary a lot. Test on the actual plastic first because some surfaces need more prep or a different primer to get reliable adhesion.
For difficult plastic or other low-energy surfaces, use the MyPerfectColor primer designed to improve adhesion, then apply the color coat after the primer is ready. This is a good approach for parts like covers, vents, and small trim pieces where the bond matters.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Valspar 222-3 Neptune 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 hundreds of color books in its archive, including the original Valspar paint color books. The color Valspar 222-3 Neptune you are looking for is in our library. We are able to make paint and verify that it matches the original.
Please note that if you are trying to touch up, the paint on your wall now is likely different than it was when first painted. MyPerfectColor will be sending the original color which may no longer match your walls. Learn more about color matching accuracy and our color matching service.
While we can provide Valspar 222-3 Neptune 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.