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MyPerfectColor paint matched to Color Guild 8734M Bark Mulch is a medium-depth beige-brown with a warm yellow-red undertone and low chroma. It reads as an earthy, softened neutral rather than a clean tan, so the color has some depth without becoming dark or strongly saturated.
This color suits spray-painted parts where a muted brown-beige needs to blend into surrounding trim or equipment. It can work on vents, switch plates, speaker grilles, railings, mailbox bodies, shutter components, PVC pipe, shelf brackets, picture frames, hardware, and other small metal, plastic, wood, or previously coated pieces that need a coordinated finish.
Because the color is fairly muted, finish and substrate can influence the result noticeably. A smoother or glossier finish may make the warm undertone read a little stronger, while rough or porous surfaces can make it look slightly flatter. On dark or uneven substrates, an even base coat may help reduce show-through and keep the brown-beige balance consistent.
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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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Yes. For a custom-made match of 8734M Bark Mulch, confirm the original Color Guild reference, the MyPerfectColor product format, the sheen, and the amount you need before ordering. Custom-matched colors are made to your selected reference and are not returnable or refundable, so it is important to verify the target color from a physical swatch or a known existing color reference first.
Even when the MyPerfectColor match to 8734M Bark Mulch is correct, lighting, placement, sheen, and nearby surfaces can change how it reads on the finished item. A match on a vent, switch cover, railing, or other part may look different indoors versus outdoors, or beside an older painted surface, because the finished appearance is affected by the environment around it.
MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to 8734M Bark Mulch can work on many plastic parts, but plastics vary widely, so testing on the actual material is important. For plastic fixtures, trims, or other difficult surfaces, use the MyPerfectColor primer to improve adhesion and help the coating perform better. This is especially useful on items like vents, grilles, covers, or decorative plastic pieces that need a repeatable color match.
Choose the sheen based on how the item will be used and how you want the finished surface to perform. Higher sheen usually gives more reflectivity and can be easier to clean, while flatter finishes reduce shine and can make surface texture less noticeable. The same 8734M Bark Mulch color will also read differently as sheen changes, so select the finish before you order.
No. For 8734M Bark Mulch, confirm the target color from a physical swatch or a known existing color reference rather than from a screen image alone. MyPerfectColor matches to the original brand color standard, so checking the real reference helps you order the right match for your project.
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 8734M Bark Mulch 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 8734M Bark Mulch 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 8734M Bark Mulch 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.