Match of Behr™ 1A61-5 Harwood *

Confirm Behr 1A61-5 Harwood from a physical swatch or an existing painted sample, not from a screen image alone. MyPerfectColor makes a match of the selected brand color reference, so the important step is verifying that 1A61-5 Harwood is the target color before you place the order.

If you are matching a part that has aged, faded, or been repainted before, compare against the original color reference when possible. That helps you decide whether you want the standard match of 1A61-5 Harwood or a match to an existing surface that may no longer look like the original color.

Choose the finish based on how the item will be used and how much reflectivity you want on the finished part. The same match of Behr 1A61-5 Harwood can look different in flat, satin, or gloss because gloss level changes how much light the surface reflects.

For items that need easier cleaning or more wear resistance, a higher-durability finish may be more practical. For vents, trim details, hardware, or other parts where low glare matters, a lower sheen can be easier to live with. If the new coating will sit next to an existing painted surface, test the finish on the actual material first because sheen and texture can change how the color reads.

Yes, MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Behr 1A61-5 Harwood can work on many plastic parts, but plastics vary a lot. It is best to test on the actual item first because some plastics are easier to coat than others and some need more prep to get reliable adhesion.

MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, and using the MyPerfectColor primer for acrylic enamel can improve adhesion on difficult or low-energy surfaces. Clean the part, prepare it as needed, and verify the result on the exact plastic before painting the full project.

The amount you need depends on the size of the item, the surface texture, the hiding power of the color, the application method, and how many coats you plan to apply. A custom spray can of MyPerfectColor paint typically covers about 20 square feet with one coat.

For other paint formats, coverage is often about 400 to 600 square feet, but the exact result still depends on the surface and application. If you are painting a textured or porous part, or if you need multiple coats for even color, plan for more material than a smooth one-coat project.

MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Behr 1A61-5 Harwood is useful for small or awkward parts that are easier to coat with spray than with a brush. Common examples include trim details, fixtures, railings, vents, pipes, hardware, and accessories.

It is also a practical choice for parts that need a repeatable color match across metal, plastic, wood, wicker, or previously coated surfaces after proper preparation. If the item is removable or hard to brush neatly, spray paint is often the more efficient format for a match of 1A61-5 Harwood.

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 1A61-5 Harwood 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 1A61-5 Harwood 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 1A61-5 Harwood 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.