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A match of ICI Soft Shadow is a very light, low-chroma warm neutral that reads close to off-white. The LAB and RGB values point to a pale cream-beige base with only a slight gray cast, so it looks softer than a clean white and less yellow than a deeper beige.
As MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color, it can be a practical choice for small parts that need to coordinate with a light painted surface: HVAC vents, switch plates, speaker grilles, trim caps, wire covers, shelving brackets, picture frames, basket hardware, and PVC fittings. It can also be used on shutters, railings, mailboxes, and other exterior accessories when a light, quiet finish is needed on removable or hard-to-brush pieces.
Because this is a very light color, coverage over darker, stained, or uneven substrates may take additional coats, especially if the base surface is strong or patchy. Finish and film build can change how pale or warm the color appears, and a smooth, well-prepared substrate will usually show the most even read. On exposed exterior parts, the light tone can also make surface texture and old coating differences more noticeable than they would be in deeper colors.
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Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) was a British chemical company that made paints and speciality products, including food ingredients, speciality polymers, electronic materials, and more.
MyPerfectColor is able to match all of the ICI paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original ICI Soft Shadow by matching the original ICI color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using ICI paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the ICI Soft Shadow and may not match ICI Color standards. Refer to ICI Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original ICI color. If you intend to touch up paint that has been on your walls for years, know that your color has undoubtedly changed from the original due to exposure to light and age and the new paint may not match. You will achieve the best results by re-coating the entire surface.
If you need more assistance, please feel free to contact us and one of our expert staff would be happy to help.
Yes. MyPerfectColor can make a match of Soft Shadow 345039 by ICI in custom spray paint.
Before you order, confirm the brand color reference, the product format you need, the sheen or finish, and the quantity. Custom-made color matches are not returnable or refundable, so it is important to verify those details first.
Yes. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Soft Shadow by ICI is a practical option for small parts like switch covers, vents, speaker grilles, knobs, brackets, trim pieces, and similar hardware.
It works best when the part can be cleaned, prepped, and sprayed evenly. The final result will depend on the substrate, surface condition, and the finish you choose.
Coverage depends on the size of the item, surface texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats are needed.
A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat. If the surface is rough, dark, or uneven, plan for additional coats and buy extra product so you do not run short.
Primer needs depend on the substrate, the condition of the surface, and the paint type. A primer never hurts and can only improve adhesion, but it is not always necessary.
For bare, glossy, damaged, or difficult surfaces, primer is often a practical step. Check the prep guidance for the specific MyPerfectColor product you are ordering.
Finish and sheen change reflectivity, which changes how a match of Soft Shadow 345039 by ICI reads on the finished item.
The same color can look different in matte, satin, or glossier finishes. Finish is a product choice, not just a style choice, so match it to the project requirements and the surfaces you are coating.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the ICI Soft Shadow 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 Soft Shadow 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 Soft Shadow, 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.