Match of Behr™ 3B12-6 Wild Cattail *

For MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to Behr 3B12-6 Wild Cattail, dry-to-touch is typically within minutes, but that is not the same as ready for another coat. Plan on recoating in about 1 to 2 hours, and allow about two weeks for full cure before expecting the coating to reach its final handling strength.

If the part will be handled between coats, wait until the surface is dry to the touch and follow the recoat window rather than rushing the next layer.

Choose the sheen for Behr 3B12-6 Wild Cattail based on how the item will be used, not just on the color. Higher-gloss finishes usually clean more easily and are more durable on hard-wearing parts, but they also reflect more light and can make the matched color read differently. Flatter finishes reduce reflectivity but can be less forgiving on cleaning and wear.

If you are coating a removable part or matching an existing painted surface, try to match the original sheen as closely as possible so the finished item reads like the rest of the project.

Before applying a match of Behr 3B12-6 Wild Cattail to metal or an existing coating, clean off oil, dust, chalk, and any loose material. Sound glossy coatings usually need a light scuff so the new paint can bond, and rust or failing old paint should be addressed before you spray.

The condition of the old surface matters as much as the color itself. Texture, sheen, and leftover contamination can change how the finished Wild Cattail match looks, so a properly prepared test area is the safest way to confirm the result.

MyPerfectColor paint matched to Behr 3B12-6 Wild Cattail can look different after application depending on light, distance, sheen, texture, and nearby surfaces. The same color can read warmer, duller, or more reflective once it is on the finished item.

If the part will sit next to an existing painted area, or if it will be seen in changing light, test the match on the same substrate and finish whenever possible. That gives a more useful check than screen viewing alone.

Confirm Behr 3B12-6 Wild Cattail from a physical swatch or a known existing color reference before you order. Screen images can shift with device settings, so a monitor is not a reliable way to verify the target color.

MyPerfectColor matches to the original brand color reference, not to whatever a screen happens to show. If you know the code and name from a real sample, that is the best basis for ordering the match.

MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Behr 3B12-6 Wild Cattail 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 Behr 3B12-6 Wild Cattail 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 Behr 3B12-6 Wild Cattail 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.