Match of Martha Stewart™ MSL191 Purple Basil *

No. The same MSL191 Purple Basil color can read differently after application in matte, satin, semi-gloss, or gloss because the finish changes how much light reflects off the surface.

If you need the result to match an existing item closely, order the finish you plan to use on the part. MyPerfectColor can make a match of Martha Stewart MSL191 Purple Basil, but the final appearance will still depend on sheen, substrate, and application.

A can of spray paint typically covers about 20 square feet with one coat. For other MyPerfectColor paint formats, coverage is often about 400 to 600 square feet per gallon, but actual coverage depends on the surface size, texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats you need.

If you are coating a rough, porous, dark, or highly detailed surface, plan for more material because those factors can reduce coverage and increase the number of coats required.

Confirm the target color from a physical swatch from the original brand or from a known existing color reference, not from a screen alone. Screens can shift the way MSL191 Purple Basil appears, which can lead to the wrong order.

MyPerfectColor matches to the original Martha Stewart color standard, so the safest approach is to verify that MSL191 Purple Basil is the exact reference you want before placing the order.

Use light, even coats and keep the spray moving so the color builds gradually. Hold a consistent distance, overlap passes slightly, and avoid heavy passes that can cause runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy color build.

For a more predictable result, apply MSL191 Purple Basil to a clean, properly prepared surface and let each coat flash off before adding the next one.

Plastics vary widely, so a test on the actual part is important before you finish the full project. MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, but using the MyPerfectColor primer can improve adhesion on difficult surfaces.

If you want the primer reference, use the MyPerfectColor Primer for Acrylic Enamel page at https://www.myperfectcolor.com/en/product/995031-Primer-for-Acrylic-Enamel/.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Martha Stewart MSL191 Purple Basil 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.

While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the Martha Stewart MSL191 Purple Basil, 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.