Match of ICI™ Melissa's Mauve *

Plastics and other low-energy surfaces can vary a lot, so the safest approach is to test Melissa's Mauve on the actual item before you commit to the full project. MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to Melissa's Mauve can work on many plastics, but prep and adhesion depend on the specific material.

For better adhesion, use the MyPerfectColor primer for Acrylic Enamel before applying the color coat. Clean the part well, and if the plastic allows it, lightly scuff the surface first. This is especially important for items like PVC pieces, vents, covers, grilles, hardware, or small fixtures where paint failure would be hard to fix later.

Choose the sheen based on how the part will be used, not just on the color name. With Melissa's Mauve, the same color reference will look different in matte, satin, semi-gloss, or gloss because sheen changes reflectivity and how much surface texture shows through.

If the item needs easier cleaning or a harder-wearing finish, a higher sheen may be better. If you want the coating to hide small surface marks or texture, a lower sheen is usually a safer choice. If you are matching an existing painted part, try to order a sheen that is as close as possible to the surrounding surface.

Coverage depends on the size of the item, the texture of the surface, how much hiding is needed, the application method, and how many coats you plan to apply. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, but real-world coverage can be lower on rough or porous parts.

If you are painting small objects like mailboxes, vents, grilles, brackets, hardware, or trim pieces, one can may be enough. For larger surfaces, plan for extra material so you do not run short before the final coat is complete. Other MyPerfectColor paint formats typically cover about 400 to 600 square feet, depending on the product and surface.

Confirm the brand color reference, the MyPerfectColor product type, the sheen, and the quantity before you order. A match of ICI Melissa's Mauve is a color reference from ICI, while MyPerfectColor is supplying its own custom-matched paint made to match that color target.

Custom-made color matches are not returnable or refundable, so ordering the wrong format or sheen can be costly. If the part will sit next to an existing painted surface, it is worth checking the substrate, the finish level, and the amount needed before you place the order.

The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor paint product and chemistry, not the Melissa's Mauve color name by itself. If you need the safety information for the specific product you are ordering, check the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page.

MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets are available here: https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the ICI Melissa's Mauve 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.

MyPerfectColor offers custom spray paint matched to ICI Melissa's Mauve which enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish. It is difficult to gauge spray paint coverage because it depends on how you apply it and the amount of overspray, but generally the 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat.

MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. This paint sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.

While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the ICI Melissa's Mauve, 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.