Match of Sherwin Williams™ SW3049 Monterey Tan *

Primer depends on the substrate, its condition, and the paint format you ordered. For a MyPerfectColor custom-matched paint made to match SW3049 Monterey Tan, primer is not always required, but it is often a good idea on bare, patched, porous, glossy, or hard-to-stick surfaces. A proper primer generally does not hurt and can improve adhesion. Check the prep guidance for the specific product and test on the actual item when the surface is unusual.

Choose the finish based on how the part will be used, not on the color code alone. Lower-sheen finishes usually reduce reflectivity and can hide surface flaws better, while higher-sheen finishes are easier to wipe clean and are often more durable on handled parts. The sheen also changes how SW3049 Monterey Tan reads after application, so pick the finish that fits the item, cleaning needs, and wear level.

Once applied, SW3049 Monterey Tan can read differently depending on lighting, placement, sheen, and nearby surfaces. That is normal for any matched color. If you are matching an existing painted item, judge the color in the same environment where the finished part will be seen. Because Monterey Tan has an LRV of 22.35, changes in light level can still be noticeable on the finished item.

Coverage depends on the surface size, texture, porosity, hiding power, application method, and the number of coats you need. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat. If you are ordering another format, coverage is usually about 400 to 600 square feet, depending on the product. For SW3049 Monterey Tan, plan extra if the surface is rough, dark, irregular, or if you want a test spray and a second coat.

Yes, MyPerfectColor spray paint can work on many plastics, but plastics vary a lot and some surfaces need different prep or primer to get reliable adhesion. Test on the actual plastic whenever you can, especially on molded parts or low-energy surfaces. If adhesion is a concern, use the MyPerfectColor primer recommended for acrylic enamel before applying the SW3049 Monterey Tan match.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW3049 Monterey Tan 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 SW3049 Monterey Tan. 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 SW3049 Monterey Tan, 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.