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A match of Color Guild 8293M Clove Dust reads as a light-to-medium light beige-tan with a muted, dusty quality. The hue leans warm with a soft peach-brown undertone rather than a clear yellow, and the low chroma keeps it from looking bright or creamy. Its LRV of 44.14 points to moderate light reflectance, so it will read as a soft, grounded neutral rather than a very pale color.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be useful on PVC pipe, vent covers, switch plates, mailboxes, shutters, railings, shelving brackets, picture frames, speaker grilles, and small hardware pieces. Because the color is subdued rather than vivid, it suits parts that need to coordinate without drawing attention, including plastic accessories, painted metal trim pieces, and removable fixtures.
Because this color is relatively light and low-chroma, coverage can still show through more easily on darker or uneven substrates. Smooth gloss surfaces, textured plastic, and changes in film build can shift the apparent warmth and depth, so preparation and finish choice matter when matching adjacent components. For exterior pieces, the muted tone is less demanding than a vivid accent color, but the final read still depends on surface condition and exposure.
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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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Order based on the size of the item, the surface texture, the hiding power you need, and how many coats you expect to apply. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, while other paint formats often cover about 400 to 600 square feet.
If the part is large, rough, or very porous, plan for additional material. It is also smart to allow for a test spray and a second coat when you are ordering a match of 8293M Clove Dust.
Start by cleaning and degreasing the surface, then lightly scuff it if that is appropriate for the material. Mask any areas you do not want painted and test the coating on the actual surface before doing the full application.
This matters because a match of Color Guild 8293M Clove Dust can look different on glossy, matte, textured, or uneven substrates, even when the color formula is correct.
Before you order, confirm the brand color reference, the product format, the sheen, and the quantity you need. MyPerfectColor custom color matches are made to order, so they are not returnable or refundable once produced.
Checking those details first is the best way to avoid ordering the wrong version of 8293M Clove Dust for your project.
Yes. A custom spray paint match of Color Guild 8293M Clove Dust is commonly used on switch covers, knobs, vents, speaker grilles, brackets, trim pieces, and similar items where a smooth spray finish is practical.
For those parts, clean and prep the item first and do a test spray on the actual substrate so you can check adhesion and appearance before coating the full piece.
Yes. Finish changes reflectivity, so the same match of Color Guild 8293M Clove Dust can read differently in flat, satin, or glossier coatings.
Texture also affects appearance. If the painted item needs to sit next to an existing coated part, match the sheen and surface as closely as practical, not just the color code.
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 8293M Clove Dust 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 8293M Clove Dust 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 8293M Clove Dust 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.