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A match of Dunn Edwards 836 Swiss Coffee is a very light off-white with a soft cream undertone and low chroma. In MyPerfectColor custom paint matched to the selected Dunn Edwards reference, it reads warm and quiet rather than clean or icy, with enough depth to stay off white instead of looking pure white.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to this color is practical for sprayable parts such as PVC pipe, vent covers, switch plates, speaker grilles, mailbox hardware, railings, shutters, shelf brackets, frames, baskets, and fixture trim. It is also a workable choice for small furniture accents and other removable pieces that need a light cream-white finish on a durable surface.
Because the color is so light, darker base colors, scuffs, or uneven substrates can show through more readily, so surface prep and even coats matter. Finish choice also affects how the cream undertone reads; gloss and other smoother finishes can make surface condition and depth more noticeable than a flatter finish.
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Dunn-Edwards has been the leading paint manufacturer in the Southwestern United States since 1925. They are committed to providing the superior products and services that their customers have come to expect. Their mission has always been to provide the best performing paint, in an environmentally sound manner to protect the health and well-being of their customers.
MyPerfectColor is able match all of the Dunn Edwards paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Dunn Edwards color by matching the original Dunn Edwards color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Dunn Edwards paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Dunn Edwards Color and may not match Dunn Edwards Color standards. Refer to Dunn Edwards Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Dunn Edwards 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.
Confirm Dunn Edwards 836 Swiss Coffee from a physical swatch, an approved sample, or another known existing color reference rather than from a screen image alone. Monitor and phone displays can shift the way the color looks, so MyPerfectColor should match the original brand color reference you have verified, not the look of a photo on a device.
If you are matching a part that will sit next to other painted surfaces, verify the exact target first so you do not order a close-but-not-right color. MyPerfectColor is supplying a custom match to Dunn Edwards 836 Swiss Coffee in its own paint, not the original Dunn Edwards paint product.
The Safety Data Sheet is tied to the MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not just the Dunn Edwards 836 Swiss Coffee color name. You can find MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets here: https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm
If you are comparing formats or planning a specific job, check the SDS for the exact product you are ordering so the safety information matches the actual paint type.
Custom-made color orders should be checked carefully before purchase because they are made to order and are not returnable or refundable. Before you place the order for Dunn Edwards 836 Swiss Coffee, confirm the brand color reference, the MyPerfectColor product format, the sheen, and the quantity.
This matters most when the part is already installed or the order must fit a specific application, because a wrong sheen or size can make the order unusable even if the color name is correct.
Primer depends on the substrate, its condition, and the exact MyPerfectColor product you choose for Dunn Edwards 836 Swiss Coffee. Check the prep guidance for the specific product first. As a general rule, primer usually does not hurt and can improve adhesion, but it is not always required.
For practical spray-paint projects, primer is often worth considering on PVC pipe, HVAC vents, speaker grilles, switch covers, railings, mailboxes, brackets, or previously coated parts, especially if the surface is glossy, slick, damaged, or uneven.
For MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to Dunn Edwards 836 Swiss Coffee, dry-to-touch time is typically within minutes, recoating is usually possible in 1 to 2 hours, and full cure is about 2 weeks. Treat those as different milestones: dry to the touch does not mean ready for heavy handling or immediate service.
This is especially important for items like trim pieces, fixtures, grilles, brackets, access covers, and removable accessories. Plan the job so the part has enough time to cure before installation, reassembly, or outdoor use.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Dunn Edwards 836 Swiss Coffee 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 Dunn Edwards 836 Swiss Coffee 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 Dunn Edwards 836 Swiss Coffee 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.