Match of Sherwin Williams™ HGSW2021 Academy Red *

The color reference HGSW2021 Academy Red identifies the color target, but the sheen is a separate ordering choice. A flatter finish can hide surface flaws better, while a glossier finish usually cleans more easily and reflects more light. That means the same HGSW2021 Academy Red match can look different depending on the finish you select.

Choose the sheen based on the item you are painting and how it will be used. If you are matching a removable part, fixture, or hardware piece, the finish you pick can affect both durability and how the color reads on the final surface.

Use MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to HGSW2021 Academy Red in light, even coats rather than one heavy pass. Keep your spray motion steady, overlap each pass consistently, and avoid stopping in one spot because that can create runs, muddy color build, or uneven sheen.

For the best result, apply several thin coats and let each coat flash or dry according to the product instructions before adding the next one. That matters especially on small parts, trim pieces, and hardware where the finish can show overlap and buildup quickly.

The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor product and its chemistry, not to the Sherwin Williams color name alone. If you are ordering a match of HGSW2021 Academy Red, check the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets for the exact product you plan to use.

MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets can be found here: https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm. Review the SDS before use so you know the handling and safety details for the specific product you ordered.

Yes. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to HGSW2021 Academy Red is often used on small parts such as switch covers, vents, speaker grilles, brackets, trim pieces, and hardware when a smooth sprayed finish is desired.

Just make sure the surface is properly cleaned and prepped for the material you are painting. If the item is plastic, metal, or previously coated, a test application can help confirm adhesion and show how the HGSW2021 Academy Red match will look on that specific substrate.

Before you order, confirm that you want a MyPerfectColor paint match of HGSW2021 Academy Red, not Sherwin Williams original paint. Also verify the product format, sheen, and quantity so the order fits the part or project you are painting.

Custom-made color matches are not returnable or refundable, so it is worth double-checking the color reference and the surface you plan to coat before you place the order. That is especially important if the finished item will sit next to an existing painted surface or a color-critical component.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams HGSW2021 Academy Red 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 HGSW2021 Academy Red. 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 HGSW2021 Academy Red, 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.