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MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Valspar 228-6 Bright Chartreuse is a vivid yellow-green with a strong chartreuse character. It reads as medium-light and high-chroma, with a clear green base and a noticeable yellow lift rather than a muted olive or earthy green.
This color can be useful on spray-paintable parts that need a bright, defined finish, such as vents, switch covers, shelving brackets, mailbox accents, speaker grilles, bike parts, tool handles, signage trim, and molded plastic accessories. It also works for maker pieces and equipment details where a yellow-green reference needs to be carried across metal, plastic, wood, or previously coated parts after proper prep.
Because the color is highly chromatic, it may cover dark or uneven substrates less efficiently and can take additional coats for even color. Finish and surface texture will affect how green or yellow it reads, and gloss levels can make sanding marks, seams, or other surface conditions more noticeable. Outdoor exposure can be harder on vivid colors like this than on quieter neutrals.
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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 228-6 Bright Chartreuse 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 228-6 Bright Chartreuse 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 228-6 Bright Chartreuse. 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.
Confirm Valspar 228-6 Bright Chartreuse from a physical swatch, a labeled color reference, or another known original-brand reference rather than from a screen alone. MyPerfectColor makes a custom match to the selected brand color reference, so the target color needs to be correct before you order.
If you are matching an existing painted item, keep in mind that age, dirt, and sheen can change how the surface looks even when the color code is the same. The safest decision is to verify the reference color first, then choose the MyPerfectColor format you need.
Yes, MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to Valspar 228-6 Bright Chartreuse can be used on many plastics, but plastics vary a lot. Test on the actual part first because some plastics need different prep than metal or wood.
Clean the surface well and use the MyPerfectColor primer for Acrylic Enamel if you want to improve adhesion on a difficult plastic. A test application is the best way to confirm how the coating grips and how the color looks on that specific substrate.
Apply 228-6 Bright Chartreuse in light, even coats and keep the can moving so the film builds uniformly. Hold a consistent distance from the part and overlap each pass slightly to avoid striping or patchy coverage.
Avoid heavy wet coats, since they can run, slow drying, and make the finish look uneven. Because this is a vivid color, the number of coats needed can vary with the substrate and the color underneath.
The color reference stays the same, but matte and gloss finishes will make 228-6 Bright Chartreuse read differently on the finished item. Gloss reflects more light and usually looks deeper and more reflective, while matte reflects less light and looks flatter.
If you are coating a part that must coordinate with an existing painted surface, treat sheen as part of the order decision. The same matched color can look noticeably different once the finish changes.
Choose the finish for Valspar 228-6 Bright Chartreuse based on how the part will be used, not just the color name. Higher gloss finishes are usually easier to wipe clean and show more reflection, while lower sheen finishes reduce shine.
If you are painting a fixture, trim piece, removable part, or accessory, pick the sheen that fits the job and the look of the item after coating. If the part needs to coordinate with another painted surface, matching the sheen as closely as possible is part of getting the result you want.
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 228-6 Bright Chartreuse 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 228-6 Bright Chartreuse 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 228-6 Bright Chartreuse 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.