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A match of Benjamin Moore 20520 reads as a deep, warm orange-brown with a coppery, terracotta-like cast. The color has strong chroma for an earthy tone, but the low LRV keeps it from reading bright; it tends to feel saturated, grounded, and slightly red-leaning in direct light.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to this color is useful on small parts and finished pieces where a spray application is practical. It can be used on vents, switch covers, speaker grilles, railings, brackets, mailbox parts, shelving, frames, shutters, PVC trim, knobs, and other hardware or accessories that need a coordinated warm accent or a repeatable match across mixed materials.
Because this is a fairly saturated, darker color, coverage can vary with substrate color and texture. Over dark or uneven surfaces, the tone may build more evenly than over light or patchy bases, while gloss level and film build can make surface flaws or sheen differences more noticeable. Careful prep and enough coats usually matter more with colors like this.
Similar colors:
2168-10 Fall Harvest
2169-10 Racing Orange
2169-20 Orange Parrot
Benjamin Moore has set the standard for excellence with their large selection of authentic colors such as the Benjamin Moore 20520.
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The Safety Data Sheet is tied to the MyPerfectColor product formulation, not to the Benjamin Moore 20520 color name by itself. For the SDS that applies to the MyPerfectColor paint or chemistry you are ordering, use the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page at https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm.
If you are comparing products, make sure you are viewing the SDS for the exact MyPerfectColor format you plan to order, since SDS details can vary by product type.
Confirm Benjamin Moore 20520 from a physical swatch, a known existing painted surface, or another reliable original-brand color reference before you order. Screen images can shift with lighting, device settings, and display calibration, so they are not a dependable final approval method.
MyPerfectColor makes a match of Benjamin Moore 20520 based on that color reference, so the order is only as accurate as the reference you use to identify the target color.
Choose the finish based on how the item will be used, how much cleaning it needs, and how much reflectivity you want. Higher gloss finishes are usually easier to wipe clean and show more reflection, while lower gloss finishes reduce shine and tend to hide surface variation a little better.
For Benjamin Moore 20520, the color itself stays the same target, but the final look can read differently depending on sheen, substrate, and texture. If the item will be handled often or exposed to wear, pick the finish that fits the surface and cleanup needs rather than choosing by color name alone.
Primer depends on the substrate, its condition, and the product format you are using. A primer usually helps adhesion and can improve the final result, but it is not always required for every surface.
For Benjamin Moore 20520, use primer when the base surface is porous, slick, patched, damaged, or likely to show through the topcoat. On difficult or unfamiliar materials, a test application is a practical way to reduce risk before coating the full part.
Apply Benjamin Moore 20520 in light, even coats and keep the spray movement consistent. Hold the can or sprayer at a steady distance, overlap passes slightly, and avoid heavy wet coats that can cause runs, uneven sheen, or color build-up.
This is especially useful on small parts, trim pieces, vents, hardware, PVC, or other removable items where MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Benjamin Moore 20520 is being used. Let each coat flash off as directed before adding the next coat so the color can level more evenly.
MyPerfectColor spray paint is a fast-drying durable acrylic enamel coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Benjamin Moore 20520 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 can 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.
No, MyPerfectColor uses a combination of proprietary ingredients to make interior and exterior housepaints, its own line of custom spray paint, and other acrylic enamel based products.
While we can provide Benjamin Moore 20520 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.