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A match of Sherwin Williams HGSW1492 Thunder Clap reads as a muted warm gray-brown with a subtle olive cast. It sits at a medium depth with low chroma, so it looks restrained and earthy rather than clean, bright, or strongly colored. In MyPerfectColor custom spray paint, the color should present as a subdued neutral with a slightly weathered character.
This color works well for spray-painted parts that need to blend into existing painted surfaces or carry a quiet architectural look. It can be used on vents, switch covers, railings, brackets, mailboxes, shutter hardware, downspouts, speaker grilles, shelving, and small furniture accents, as well as metal or plastic accessories that need to coordinate with a known house color. It is also a practical choice for trim pieces, removable panels, and other small components where a low-key neutral is more useful than a brighter accent.
Because the color is muted, it usually does not depend on strong saturation to read clearly, but finish and substrate still matter. Smoother surfaces tend to show the color more evenly, while rough texture or gloss differences can shift how warm or cool it appears. On darker or uneven substrates, proper prep and adequate film build can help the final result look consistent and reduce show-through.
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SW9594 Settlement
SW1013 Stone's Throw
SW9598 Solitary Slate
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.
Coverage depends on the size of the item or surface, its texture, how much hiding power the project needs, the application method, and how many coats are required. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat. Other paints typically cover between 400 and 600 square feet.
If you are coating small parts like vents, pipe, hardware, or fixtures, measure the total area first and allow extra for texture, edges, and any second coat you may need.
Custom-made color matches are not returnable or refundable, so it is important to confirm the Sherwin Williams HGSW1492 Thunder Clap reference, the MyPerfectColor product type, the sheen, and the quantity before you order.
If the item will be used on a specific surface or in a specific format, make sure the order matches that use case before checkout. That is the best way to avoid ordering the wrong product.
Once the match is applied, Sherwin Williams HGSW1492 Thunder Clap can read differently depending on lighting, viewing angle, sheen, placement, and the surfaces next to it. Sunlight, indoor light, and nearby colors or finishes can all change how the finished item appears.
This is normal and does not mean the color was mixed incorrectly. If the piece will sit directly beside an existing painted surface or another finished part, review it in the actual location after application.
The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not the Sherwin Williams HGSW1492 Thunder Clap color name alone. To get the correct sheet, look up the SDS for the exact MyPerfectColor product format you are ordering.
If you need safety or compliance information before use, verify the SDS for the specific paint product rather than relying only on the color reference.
Sheen changes both durability and how Sherwin Williams HGSW1492 Thunder Clap looks after it dries. Lower sheen finishes are less reflective, while higher sheen finishes reflect more light and can make the same matched color read differently.
Choose the sheen based on the surface and the way the item will be used, not just the color name. If you are matching an existing painted part, ordering the closest sheen to the surrounding surface usually gives the most consistent result.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams HGSW1492 Thunder Clap 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 HGSW1492 Thunder Clap. 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 HGSW1492 Thunder Clap, 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.