Match of Cabot™ Colonial Yellow *

Choose the sheen based on how the item will be used and how the finished Colonial Yellow color should behave on the surface. Lower sheens usually hide small surface flaws better and reduce reflection, while higher sheens are typically easier to wipe clean and can feel more durable on handled parts.

Because sheen changes the way Colonial Yellow looks after it is applied, the same color can appear slightly different in matte, satin, semi-gloss, or gloss finishes. If the part will be touched often, washed, or exposed to more wear, pick a sheen that fits that use rather than choosing by color name alone.

Before ordering Colonial Yellow, confirm the exact brand color reference, the MyPerfectColor product format you want, the sheen, and the quantity. A color name or code alone does not define the finish or the product type, so those choices need to be set separately.

MyPerfectColor makes a custom match to the selected Colonial Yellow reference. Because these are custom-made color orders, review the details carefully before checkout since the order is intended to be made to your chosen specification.

A match of Cabot Colonial Yellow can be used on many plastic parts, but plastics vary widely, so test the actual material before doing the full project. MyPerfectColor spray paint is designed to stick well to most plastics, but adhesion can still depend on the specific substrate and how it was prepared.

For the best chance of a sound bond, clean the part well and use the MyPerfectColor primer for improved adhesion when the plastic is difficult or the part will see handling. Testing first is the safest way to reduce the risk of poor adhesion or an uneven finish.

For metal, start by cleaning off dirt, grease, wax, and other contamination before painting Colonial Yellow. If the surface is rusty, damaged, or has a failing coating, address those issues first because they can affect adhesion and the final appearance.

Light scuffing usually helps paint grip better on sound metal or on an existing coating that is still in good condition. Keep in mind that gloss, texture, and the state of the old finish can change how Colonial Yellow reads once it is applied, so test a small area if appearance matching matters.

Coverage for Colonial Yellow depends on the surface size, 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, but real-world coverage can be lower on rough, porous, or dark surfaces.

If you are coating a large or uneven item, plan for extra paint so you do not run short before the job is complete. For other paint formats, coverage is often around 400 to 600 square feet, but the exact amount still depends on the surface and application conditions.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Cabot Colonial Yellow 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 Cabot Colonial Yellow 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 Cabot Colonial Yellow, 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.