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A match of Color Guild 8224M Balsam Bark is a muted warm tan-brown with a quiet olive-beige undertone. It reads as a medium-light earth tone rather than a sharp yellow, with enough depth to feel grounded and enough softness to avoid looking saturated or bright.

MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to this color is useful on small parts and accessories where a repeatable earth tone matters. It can be applied to vents, switch covers, speaker grilles, brackets, shelving, railings, mailbox parts, shutters, trim pieces, hardware, and PVC or other coated components after proper preparation. The subdued character makes it a practical choice when you want removable or finished parts to stay in the same color family as an existing brand reference without drawing attention to the item itself.

Because this is a moderately light, low-chroma color, it usually covers more predictably than a vivid accent color, but the final read still depends on substrate color, texture, and finish. Gloss levels can make the warmer beige side or the deeper brown side appear more prominent, and uneven or dark bases may influence how many coats are needed for even color.

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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™ 8224M Balsam Bark *

How does the finish on a match of Color Guild 8224M Balsam Bark change the way it looks after it is sprayed?

The color reference stays the same, but the finish changes how light reflects off the coated item. A glossier finish can make a match of Color Guild 8224M Balsam Bark look more reflective, while a flatter finish usually reads less reflective on the finished part.

If you are coating an existing piece, choose the sheen that best fits the surface you are painting so the final appearance is consistent across the whole item.

How do I confirm that Color Guild 8224M Balsam Bark is the right color before ordering a MyPerfectColor match?

Confirm Color Guild 8224M Balsam Bark from a physical swatch, chip, labeled sample, or the actual painted item rather than from a screen alone. MyPerfectColor matches the original brand color reference, so the order should be based on the real color target you want reproduced.

If you are matching an existing surface, make sure you are comparing to the actual color reference and not to an aged or faded area that may no longer match the original standard.

How much paint do I need for Color Guild 8224M Balsam Bark?

Coverage depends on surface size, texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats the project needs. As a planning guide, one can of spray paint typically covers about 20 square feet with one coat.

Other MyPerfectColor paint formats typically cover about 400 to 600 square feet, but the amount you need can change if the surface is rough, porous, or requires extra coats to hide the existing color.

When can I handle or recoat Color Guild 8224M Balsam Bark spray paint?

Spray paint is usually dry to the touch within minutes, but that is not the same as being ready for recoating or full handling. Plan to recoat in about 1 to 2 hours.

For full cure, allow about 2 weeks. If the part will be assembled, stacked, or put back into service, give the coating enough time to cure before heavy handling.

Can MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to Color Guild 8224M Balsam Bark be used on plastic parts?

Plastics vary widely, so test on the actual material before painting the full part. MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, but adhesion can change based on the type of plastic, the surface condition, and the prep steps used.

If the plastic is hard to coat, use the MyPerfectColor primer for Acrylic Enamel before applying the Color Guild 8224M Balsam Bark color coat to improve adhesion.

How quickly will I receive my paint matched to Color Guild 8224M Balsam Bark?
All paint is custom-made to order. While most orders ship within 48 hours, the lead-time for paint made to match Color Guild 8224M Balsam Bark 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 8224M Balsam Bark?
The RGB values for Color Guild 8224M Balsam Bark are 189, 165, 136 and the HEX code is #BDA588. The LRV for Color Guild 8224M Balsam Bark is 39.31. 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 8224M Balsam Bark? 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 8224M Balsam Bark 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 8224M Balsam Bark?
The Hue Angle for Color Guild 8224M Balsam Bark is 76.07 and the chroma is 18.6. 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 8224M Balsam Bark?

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Color Guild 8224M Balsam Bark 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 8224M Balsam Bark?
The need for primer for Color Guild 8224M Balsam Bark 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 8224M Balsam Bark to a different company?

While we can provide Color Guild 8224M Balsam Bark 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.