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A match of Behr N480-6 Nypd is a dark, muted blue-gray with a cool lean and low chroma. It reads more restrained than a clear blue and more colored than a plain charcoal, with a subdued depth that can shift slightly with finish and lighting.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be used on small parts where a controlled blue-gray is useful, such as vents, return-air grilles, switch covers, access panels, brackets, railings, shelf supports, mailbox parts, shutters, and PVC trim pieces. It also works for fixtures, hardware, speaker grilles, and other removable items that need a consistent color across mixed materials.
Because this is a deeper color, surface prep and film build matter. Smooth metal and plastic can show sanding marks, texture, and sheen differences more readily than lighter colors, so a clean, even substrate helps the match read consistently. On darker or patchy bases, the first coat may not look fully uniform until coverage is built out.
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MyPerfectColor is able match all of the BEHR paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original BEHR color by matching the original BEHR color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using BEHR paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the BEHR Color and may not match BEHR Color standards. Refer to BEHR Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original BEHR 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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Confirm Behr N480-6 Nypd from a physical swatch, a known existing painted sample, or another reliable original brand color reference before you order. Screen viewing can shift the color enough to cause a wrong-match order.
MyPerfectColor makes a custom paint matched to the selected Behr color reference, not the original Behr paint product. If you are comparing against an existing part, make sure that part is the color target you actually want, because MyPerfectColor matches the referenced brand color standard, not the look of an aged surface.
For Behr N480-6 Nypd on metal or over an existing coating, clean the surface first, remove dirt, grease, and loose material, then scuff if the old finish is sound and you want better adhesion. If there is rust, contamination, peeling paint, or a glossy coating, the final result can change unless the surface is properly prepared.
Be aware that gloss, texture, and the condition of the old coating can affect how a match of Behr N480-6 Nypd looks after it dries. A test application on a small area or separate sample is the safest way to check appearance before coating the full item.
Choose the sheen based on how the item will be used and how much reflectivity you want, not on the color name alone. A match of Behr N480-6 Nypd will look different in matte, satin, semi-gloss, or gloss because sheen changes light reflection and how much surface texture shows.
If you need easier cleanup or a more durable finish on fixtures or hardware, a higher sheen may be practical. If you want less reflection on a large visible surface, a lower sheen can be a better fit. MyPerfectColor can match Behr N480-6 Nypd in the format and finish that suits the project.
Coverage depends on the surface size, texture, application method, hiding power, and how many coats you need. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, while other paints commonly cover about 400 to 600 square feet per coat.
For Behr N480-6 Nypd, plan extra material if you are coating a rough, porous, dark, or uneven surface, or if you expect to apply more than one coat for even coverage. If the project includes multiple parts or both sides of an item, count each painted area before ordering.
The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor product chemistry, not to the Behr N480-6 Nypd color name by itself. If you need safety, handling, or chemical information, check the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page for the specific product you plan to order.
For this collection, the SDS page is https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm. Review it before purchase if your project requires SDS documentation.
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 N480-6 Nypd 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 N480-6 Nypd 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 Behr N480-6 Nypd 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.