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A match of Sherwin Williams HGSW1285 Heather Green is a medium-light green with a soft, muted character. It reads as a restrained green rather than a bright one, with a gentle yellow undertone and a gray-softened finish that keeps the color from looking sharp or overly saturated. The LRV of 46.41 points to a mid-light appearance rather than a pale tint or a deep shade.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be used on vents, switch covers, speaker grilles, brackets, shelving, mailboxes, shutters, railings, PVC trim pieces, and hardware where a coordinated green finish is needed on a small or awkward part. It is also a practical choice for maker projects, removable components, fixtures, and accessory parts that need a repeatable match to the selected color reference.
Because this color is muted rather than vivid, coverage is often more straightforward than with a stronger accent color, but the final appearance still depends on finish, film build, and substrate texture. A glossier finish can make the green read clearer and slightly brighter, while a flatter finish tends to soften the undertone. As with other custom-matched coatings, dark or uneven substrates may still need proper prep and more than one coat for uniform results.
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The SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY was founded by Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams in 1866. Today, the company is a global leader in the development, manufacture and sale of coatings and related products.
MyPerfectColor matches all of the Sherwin-Williams paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Sherwin-Williams color by matching the original Sherwin-Williams color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Sherwin-Williams paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Sherwin-Williams Color and may not match Sherwin-Williams Color standards. Refer to Sherwin-Williams Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Sherwin-Williams 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.
The Safety Data Sheet is tied to the MyPerfectColor paint product and chemistry, not the color name alone. For HGSW1285 Heather Green, check the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page before ordering so you are reviewing the SDS for the exact product format you plan to buy.
Use the SDS page here: MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets.
Confirm the brand color reference, the MyPerfectColor product type, the sheen, and the quantity before you order HGSW1285 Heather Green. The code identifies the target color, but it does not choose the finish or product format for you.
Custom-made color matches are not returnable or refundable, so it is important to verify the order details up front.
MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to HGSW1285 Heather Green generally sticks well to most plastics, but plastics vary a lot. Some parts need different prep or a different primer, so test on the actual item before committing to the whole project.
Using the MyPerfectColor primer can improve adhesion on difficult surfaces. See the primer here: Primer for Acrylic Enamel.
Apply HGSW1285 Heather Green in light, even coats rather than one heavy coat. Hold the can at a consistent distance, overlap each pass, and keep the spray moving so the film builds evenly.
Heavy passes can cause runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy color build. Let each coat dry as directed before adding the next coat.
Coverage depends on the surface size, texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats you need. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat.
If you are ordering a non-spray format, coverage is often about 400 to 600 square feet, but the actual amount still depends on the project and the number of coats.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams HGSW1285 Heather Green 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 HGSW1285 Heather Green. 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 HGSW1285 Heather Green, 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.