Match of Sherwin Williams™ HGSW1203 Cartographic *

Yes. A match of Sherwin Williams HGSW1203 Cartographic can be ordered as MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to that color reference, but custom-made color matches are not returnable or refundable. Before you order, confirm the exact color reference, the MyPerfectColor product format, the sheen you need, and the quantity, since those choices affect the result.

Yes. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to HGSW1203 Cartographic is practical for small parts such as switch covers, knobs, vents, speaker grilles, brackets, and trim pieces when you want a spray-applied finish. It is a good fit when the item is small, removable, or awkward to brush, and when you want the color coordinated to that reference.

Even after you choose HGSW1203 Cartographic, the finished item can read differently because lighting, placement, sheen, surface texture, and nearby materials all affect how the match appears. If the painted part will sit beside an existing surface, test the match on the same substrate and finish first so you can judge it under the actual viewing conditions.

For the smoothest result with HGSW1203 Cartographic, use several light, even coats instead of one heavy pass. Keep the can moving, overlap passes slightly, hold a consistent distance, and allow each coat to flash off before the next. Heavy application can cause runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy color build.

When applying HGSW1203 Cartographic to metal or an existing coating, clean off dirt, oil, and other contamination first, then scuff glossy surfaces so the new coating can grab. Remove rust and any loose or failing paint before spraying, because the condition of the old surface can show through or affect adhesion and final appearance. Bare metal or difficult coatings may also need primer depending on the substrate and condition.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams HGSW1203 Cartographic 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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To make spray paint matched to Sherwin Williams HGSW1203 Cartographic. MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint 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 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge how much spray you'll need as it is highly dependent on how it is applied. It is better to have too much than run short.

While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the Sherwin Williams HGSW1203 Cartographic, we don't provide any crossover information because this is a subjective determination. Every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another company's color collection, so determining which color is the best approximation is a judgement call.

However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Related Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the company 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.