Match of ICI™ Shakespeare *

Use a physical swatch, labeled sample, or an existing painted part from the original ICI color reference. Screen images and phone photos can shift, so they are not reliable for final approval. MyPerfectColor makes a custom match of ICI Shakespeare, so the safest way to avoid ordering the wrong color is to verify that Shakespeare is the exact target reference before you buy.

Choose the sheen based on how the item will be used and what level of reflectivity you want. Lower sheen usually reduces glare and can hide small surface flaws better, while higher sheen is generally easier to clean and can be more durable on some items. The same ICI Shakespeare color can look different at different gloss levels, so pick the finish that fits the part, not just the color name.

Start by cleaning the surface and removing dirt, grease, wax, and any loose coating. If the substrate and existing finish call for it, light scuffing can help the new coating bond better. Mask off areas you do not want painted and test the paint on the actual surface before doing the full project. Good prep matters because a match of ICI Shakespeare can behave differently on plastic, metal, wood, or an older coated surface.

Coverage depends on the size, texture, and condition of the surface, the application method, and how many coats you need. As a general guide, a typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, while other paint formats often cover about 400 to 600 square feet. For ICI Shakespeare, plan extra if the surface is rough, porous, dark, or likely to need more than one coat.

The color is matched to the ICI Shakespeare reference, but the finished result can still read differently once it is on the object. Lighting, placement, sheen, and nearby surfaces all affect how the color appears, and texture or substrate can change it as well. If the item will sit next to an existing surface, test first so you can see how the applied match of ICI Shakespeare will look in the real environment.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the ICI Shakespeare 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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MyPerfectColor offers custom spray paint matched to ICI Shakespeare 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 Shakespeare, 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.