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A match of Color Guild 8500W Windstar reads as a very light near-neutral gray with a faint green-blue cast. The low chroma keeps it subdued rather than colored, and the high lightness makes it look pale and restrained.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color reference can be used on small parts where a quiet light neutral is needed, such as HVAC vents, switch covers, speaker grilles, brackets, shelving hardware, railings, PVC trim pieces, mailboxes, or fixture components. It is a practical choice for metal, plastic, wood, and previously coated accessories that need a coordinated finish without drawing attention to the part itself.
Because this is a very light color, coverage can be more sensitive to what is underneath it. Darker or uneven substrates may show through until enough film builds up, so prep and primer choice can matter. Surface texture and sheen also affect how the gray-green undertone reads, with smoother or glossier finishes making small shifts more noticeable.
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Color Guild is comprised of more than 55 regional paint manufacturers and 8 licensees from 16 different countries and is dedicated to the marketing, promotion and selling of paint products. Challenges related to color are faced by designers, architects and manufacturing industries worldwide. As color experts, Color Guild's job is to help tackle them. Color Guild colorists work tirelessly to predict and present trend colors 12 to 18 months in advance of their entree into the marketplace. These color experts carefully separate the fads from the facts as they identify color trends.
MyPerfectColor is able match all of the Color Guild paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Color Guild color by matching the original Color Guild color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Color Guild paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Color Guild Color and may not match Color Guild Color standards. Refer to Color Guild Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Color Guild 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 best results by re-coating the entire surface.
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Confirm Color Guild 8500W Windstar from a physical swatch, fan deck, or another known brand reference whenever possible. Screen viewing can shift the color, so a monitor should not be the only approval method.
MyPerfectColor makes a custom match to the selected Color Guild color reference. The code identifies the target color, but it does not by itself define sheen, product line, or how an older painted surface will look after age and wear.
Coverage depends on the surface size, texture, porosity, hiding power, application method, and how many coats you need. For spray paint, a typical can covers about 20 square feet with one coat. Other MyPerfectColor paints typically cover between 400 and 600 square feet, depending on the product and surface.
If you are covering a dark, rough, or uneven substrate with a match of Color Guild 8500W Windstar, plan for extra material because more than one coat may be needed for even coverage.
Yes. A MyPerfectColor custom spray paint match of Color Guild 8500W Windstar is practical for items such as switch covers, knobs, vents, speaker grilles, brackets, trim pieces, and similar parts where spray application gives a smoother finish.
This is a good option when you need a repeatable color on removable or awkward items, or when the part needs to coordinate with a known Color Guild color reference rather than with an existing aged surface.
Before ordering Color Guild 8500W Windstar, confirm the color reference, the MyPerfectColor product type, the sheen, and the quantity. Custom color orders are made to order, so choosing the wrong reference or finish can lead to the wrong result.
Custom-made color matches are not returnable or refundable, so it is worth checking the exact Color Guild reference before you place the order.
For a match of Color Guild 8500W Windstar, apply several light, even coats instead of one heavy coat. Keep your passes consistent and overlapping, and let each coat dry before applying the next coat according to the product instructions.
Heavy passes can cause runs, uneven sheen, and color buildup that changes how the finished item reads. Light coats are usually the safest way to get a cleaner result on small parts, hardware, and other spray-painted items.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Color Guild 8500W Windstar 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 Color Guild 8500W Windstar 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 Color Guild 8500W Windstar 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.