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A match of Color Guild 8704D Stratford Brown is a muted, medium-light brown with a beige-taupe cast and a subtle warm undertone. It reads soft and restrained rather than strong or saturated, with low chroma and a calm earthy character.

MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to this color is well suited to parts and accessories that need a subdued brown finish. It can be used on vent covers, switch plates, speaker grilles, rail brackets, shelving supports, mailbox parts, PVC trim, cabinet hardware, and small fixture housings where a warm neutral color is more practical than a brighter brown.

With its moderate lightness, this color often covers more predictably than vivid hues, but darker or uneven substrates can still affect the result. Finish and surface texture can change how warm or beige it appears, and a glossier finish may make sheen variation or surface marks more noticeable.

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About Color Guild Paints

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.

Matching Color Guild Paint Colors

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.

If you need more assistance, please feel free to contact us and one of our expert staff would be happy to help.

Frequently Asked Questions About Match of Color Guild™ 8704D Stratford Brown *

Can I order Color Guild 8704D Stratford Brown as MyPerfectColor spray paint for baskets, frames, shelving, or decor pieces?

Yes. If your project is a basket, frame, shelf, furniture accent, or other small object, MyPerfectColor can make a custom spray paint match of Color Guild 8704D Stratford Brown. Spray paint is often the practical choice when you want a removable part or small accessory to coordinate with a known brand color.

Use the matched spray paint on materials that are appropriate for spray application, and follow normal prep for the surface you are painting. If the item is metal, wood, wicker, or a previously coated part, the color match is intended to help you coordinate that object to the selected Color Guild reference.

Will MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to 8704D Stratford Brown work on plastic, or should I use primer?

Plastics vary a lot, so the safest approach is to test MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to Color Guild 8704D Stratford Brown on the actual plastic part first. MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, but different plastic types can behave differently.

If you want better adhesion, use the MyPerfectColor primer for Acrylic Enamel before topcoating. Primer is especially helpful on difficult or low-energy plastic surfaces, and it can reduce the risk of poor bonding on parts like covers, grilles, trim pieces, or other molded items.

Can I return a custom-made match of Color Guild 8704D Stratford Brown if the sheen, product type, or quantity is wrong?

Custom-made orders should be checked carefully before you buy, because a MyPerfectColor match of Color Guild 8704D Stratford Brown is made to your selected color reference and order details. Confirm the brand color, product format, sheen, and quantity before placing the order.

Once a custom color match is made, it is not returnable or refundable. That is why it is important to verify the exact Color Guild reference and the spray paint format you need before checkout.

How do I confirm Color Guild 8704D Stratford Brown is the right color reference before ordering MyPerfectColor?

Confirm Color Guild 8704D Stratford Brown from a physical swatch or a known existing Color Guild color reference, not from a screen alone. Monitor images can shift, and MyPerfectColor matches to the original brand color standard rather than to a photo of an aged surface.

If you are matching an existing painted item, compare it to a known Color Guild reference before you order. That helps you choose the correct custom-matched paint instead of relying on lighting, finish, or device display.

How long does MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to 8704D Stratford Brown take to dry, recoat, and cure?

For MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to Color Guild 8704D Stratford Brown, dry-to-touch is typically within minutes. Recoat is usually in one to two hours, and full cure is about 2 weeks.

Those are different milestones, so do not treat dry-to-touch as fully cured. If you need to handle, assemble, or expose the part to heavier use, allow enough time for the coating to reach full cure.

How quickly will I receive my paint matched to Color Guild 8704D Stratford Brown?
All paint is custom-made to order. While most orders ship within 48 hours, the lead-time for paint made to match Color Guild 8704D Stratford Brown depends on the type of paint needed. Interior and exterior house paints usually ship within 1 to 3 business days, while custom spray paint typically takes 3-5 business days to ship. The transit time depends on your location and the shipping method you choose. If your need is immediate, select Expedited Production during checkout. Most expedited production orders ship within 24 hours on business days. Please contact MyPerfectColor if you are concerned about a specific deadline. We do our best to make sure you get your paint on time. Learn more about paint lead times at MyPerfectColor.
What are the RGB, HEX and LRV values for Color Guild 8704D Stratford Brown?
The RGB values for Color Guild 8704D Stratford Brown are 170, 158, 145 and the HEX code is #AA9E91. The LRV for Color Guild 8704D Stratford Brown is 35.12. The LRV stands for Light Reflectance Value and measures the percentage of light that a color reflects. Learn more about Light Reflectance Values and using RGB and Hex codes for paint.
What paint type is used to make spray paint matched to Color Guild 8704D Stratford Brown? And how many spray cans do I need?

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 8704D Stratford Brown 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.

What is the Hue Angle and Chroma for Color Guild 8704D Stratford Brown?
The Hue Angle for Color Guild 8704D Stratford Brown is 76.97 and the chroma is 8.85. The Hue Angle represents the position of a color's hue around a color wheel. The Chromacity represents the intensity of a hue. Learn more about browsing colors by hue.
How can MyPerfectColor match the Color Guild 8704D Stratford Brown?

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Color Guild 8704D Stratford Brown 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.

Learn more about our color matching service.

Do I need a primer for Color Guild 8704D Stratford Brown?
The need for primer for Color Guild 8704D Stratford Brown depends on the type of paint, the substrate being painted and where it will be located. See our Primer Selection Table to see what primer you might need and learn more about when you might need a primer. Most people don't use a primer for a touch up paint application, but a primer may improve adhesion and is typically recommended for exterior applications.
How do I convert Color Guild 8704D Stratford Brown to a different company?

While we can provide Color Guild 8704D Stratford Brown 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.