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A match of Sherwin Williams HGSW1497 Icy Avalanche reads as a light, muted gray with a gentle warm cast. It sits close to off-white territory, with low saturation and a soft beige undertone rather than a cool blue-gray look.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to this color is useful for small parts and hard-to-brush surfaces such as vents, switch covers, speaker grilles, PVC pipe, shelf brackets, railings, mailboxes, hardware, and fixture trim. It can also be used on baskets, frames, and other accessories where a calm, low-contrast finish is needed on a sprayable item.
Because this is a light color, coverage can be affected by what is underneath it. Darker substrates, uneven existing paint, or patchy prep may show through more easily, so a uniform base and proper film build matter. The final look can also shift with sheen and surface texture, which may make the color read a little warmer or cooler after application.
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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.
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Confirm HGSW1497 Icy Avalanche from a physical swatch, an existing painted sample, or another known original brand color reference rather than from your screen alone. MyPerfectColor makes a match of HGSW1497 Icy Avalanche, so the important step is verifying that this is the exact target color before you place the order.
If you are matching an item that will sit next to an existing painted surface, compare it against the actual reference you want to reproduce, not just a photo or digital view.
Yes, MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to HGSW1497 Icy Avalanche can be used on many plastics, but plastics vary a lot. Test on the actual material first, because some plastics have low surface energy or other traits that affect adhesion and finish.
For better adhesion on difficult plastic surfaces, use the MyPerfectColor primer for acrylic enamel before applying the color coat. Good cleaning and surface prep matter as much as the color match itself.
Coverage depends on the size of the part, surface 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, but real-world coverage can be lower on textured or porous surfaces.
If you are coating a small fixture, vent, grille, or accessory, start by estimating the total surface area and then add extra for additional coats and test spraying.
Dry to touch, recoat time, and full cure are different stages. MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to HGSW1497 Icy Avalanche is typically dry to touch within minutes, can usually be recoated in 1 to 2 hours, and is fully cured in about 2 weeks.
If the part needs to be assembled, mounted, or handled soon after painting, plan around the recoat window and allow extra time for full cure before heavy use.
Safety Data Sheet information is tied to the MyPerfectColor paint product and chemistry, not the HGSW1497 Icy Avalanche color name by itself. You can find MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets on the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page.
If you need SDS details for a specific format such as spray paint, check the SDS that matches the product you are ordering.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams HGSW1497 Icy Avalanche 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 HGSW1497 Icy Avalanche. 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 HGSW1497 Icy Avalanche, 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.