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A match of Kelly Moore KM5203-3 Wake Me Up is a bright, warm yellow-gold with strong chroma and a clear golden undertone. It reads lighter than a true mustard and has enough warmth to feel saturated without looking muddy.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to this color can work on small parts where a vivid yellow-gold is useful, such as switch covers, metal brackets, shelf edges, speaker grilles, cabinet pulls, mailboxes, vents, and decorative trim pieces. It can also be used on PVC pipe, hardware, or removable fixtures when a repeatable color match is needed across mixed materials.
Because the color is vivid and fairly light, darker substrates or uneven prep can show through more easily and may need additional coats for even coverage. Sheen level, surface texture, and film build can also change how golden or bright it appears, so test application on the actual material is useful for high-visibility parts. Outdoor exposure can also dull stronger yellows faster than quieter neutrals.
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I 24-3 Yellow Moon
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KM12-D Summerland
Since 1946, Kelly-Moore Paints has provided quality, innovative products, and exceptional service at a fair value. Kelly-Moore’s more than 1,700 new colors present endless color combinations.
MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Kelly Moore color by matching the original Kelly Moore color books and swatches.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Kelly Moore Color and may not match Kelly Moore Color standards. Refer to Kelly Moore Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Kelly Moore 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.
Yes, but plastics vary a lot, so a test on the actual part is the safest way to confirm adhesion and appearance. MyPerfectColor spray paint can stick well to many plastics, but using the MyPerfectColor primer is a better choice when you want to improve adhesion on a difficult substrate. Clean the part first, then test the color and adhesion on the same plastic before painting the full item.
Before you order, confirm the Kelly Moore color reference KM5203-3 Wake Me Up, the MyPerfectColor product type you need, the sheen, and the quantity. This color reference identifies the target color only, not the finish or the surface prep required. Because custom color matches are made to order, it is important to check those details carefully before submitting the order.
MyPerfectColor is supplying its own paint matched to KM5203-3 Wake Me Up, not the original Kelly Moore paint product.
Use light, even coats and keep the spray moving so the paint lands consistently across the part. Hold a steady distance, overlap each pass slightly, and avoid heavy passes that can cause runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy build-up of color. If the part has edges, recesses, or textured areas, expect to need more careful coverage than on a smooth flat surface.
Clean the metal first so dirt, grease, and loose contamination do not interfere with adhesion. If the surface is glossy or slick, scuffing it can help the new coating bond better. Rust, peeling paint, and other defects should be addressed before painting, because the condition of the old surface can show through the new finish and affect how KM5203-3 Wake Me Up looks when it dries.
Gloss, texture, and the state of the existing coating can all change the final appearance, even when the color match is correct.
Choose the sheen based on how the part will be used and how much reflectivity you want on the finished item. Lower sheens usually reduce glare and help texture stand out less, while higher sheens reflect more light and are often easier to wipe clean. The same KM5203-3 Wake Me Up color can look different across sheens, so the finish is part of the order, not just a cosmetic detail.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Kelly Moore KM5203-3 Wake Me Up 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 Kelly Moore KM5203-3 Wake Me Up 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 Kelly Moore KM5203-3 Wake Me Up 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.