Match of Behr™ MQ3-41 Moongaze *

Yes. MyPerfectColor can make a custom spray paint match of MQ3-41 Moongaze by Behr for many plastic parts. Because plastics vary widely, test the paint on the actual item first if you can.

For better adhesion, clean the plastic thoroughly, remove oils or mold release residue, and use the MyPerfectColor primer for Acrylic Enamel when the surface is difficult to coat. A test panel is the safest way to confirm that the plastic accepts the coating well.

Choose the finish based on how the item will be used, not just the color name. Lower-sheen finishes hide surface flaws better, while higher-sheen finishes are usually easier to wipe clean and can hold up better on handled items.

Keep in mind that sheen changes how MQ3-41 Moongaze reads on the finished object. A glossier finish can make the match look a little more reflective, while a flatter finish can make it look less reflective. If the item will be used often or cleaned often, finish choice matters as much as the color match.

Lighting, viewing angle, and nearby surfaces can all change how MQ3-41 Moongaze looks after it is applied. The same match can read a little warmer, cooler, lighter, or darker depending on daylight, indoor bulbs, shadow, and the surrounding colors on the finished item.

If the part will sit next to an existing painted surface, expect small visual differences to be easier to notice. The best way to reduce risk is to evaluate the match on the actual object and in the same lighting where it will be used.

For metal, clean off dirt, grease, and any loose contamination before painting MQ3-41 Moongaze by Behr as a MyPerfectColor match. If the metal has rust, loose paint, or a failing coating, remove what you can before priming.

Scuffing a sound existing coating can help the new paint grip, but glossy or textured old finishes can still affect the final appearance. Use a primer suitable for metal when the surface needs it, and treat the condition of the old coating as part of the prep decision.

MQ3-41 Moongaze by Behr is a good fit for MyPerfectColor custom spray paint when you need to coat small, awkward, or removable items such as trim details, vents, switch covers, hardware, railings, pipes, fixtures, and accessories.

It is also useful when a project needs a repeatable color match across different parts or materials. Spray application is often more practical than brushing on items with curves, edges, openings, or hard-to-reach surfaces.

MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Behr MQ3-41 Moongaze 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 Behr MQ3-41 Moongaze 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.

While we can provide Behr MQ3-41 Moongaze 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.