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A match of Sherwin Williams HGSW2231 Chesterfield Green is a dark, muted olive green with a warm yellow-brown cast. The low LRV means it reads deep rather than bright, and the modest chroma keeps the color subdued instead of clean or vivid.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to this color can be useful on vents, switch plates, grille covers, brackets, railings, shutters, mailbox parts, and small hardware pieces where a dark earth-toned green needs to coordinate across metal, plastic, wood, or previously coated surfaces. It also works for frames, shelving, utility covers, and fixture details that are easier to finish evenly with spray application than with a brush.
Because this is a darker, restrained green, surface condition and sheen can remain visible after spraying, especially on smooth or glossy substrates. The final appearance can also shift with film build and substrate color, so even coats and proper preparation matter more than color strength alone. Coverage is generally more forgiving than with vivid colors, but patchy prep can still show through at edges and corners.
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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.
Confirm HGSW2231 Chesterfield Green from a physical swatch or another known original Sherwin Williams color reference, not from a screen alone. MyPerfectColor makes a custom match to the selected brand color reference, so the most important step is making sure you have the right target color before you order.
If you are matching an existing painted item, remember that age, lighting, sheen, and surface texture can change how the color reads in real life.
Primer depends on the substrate, its condition, and the paint type you are using. As a rule of thumb, a primer never hurts and can improve adhesion, but it is not always required.
For HGSW2231 Chesterfield Green, check the prep guidance for the specific MyPerfectColor product format you plan to order. Bare, glossy, chalky, repaired, or porous surfaces are the situations where primer is most often worth using.
Plastics vary widely, so it is important to test HGSW2231 Chesterfield Green on the actual part before you commit to the full project. MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, but prep matters and some plastics need more help with adhesion than others.
For better results, clean the surface well and use the MyPerfectColor primer for Acrylic Enamel when the plastic is difficult, slick, or low energy. A test piece is the safest way to confirm performance on your specific material.
Yes. If your goal is to coordinate a basket, frame, shelf, bracket, knob, hardware piece, or decor item to HGSW2231 Chesterfield Green, MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to that color is a practical option.
Spray paint is often the easiest format for small, removable, or awkwardly shaped items. Just make sure the surface is prepared for the material you are painting, because texture and sheen can affect the final look.
MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to HGSW2231 Chesterfield Green is typically dry to the touch within minutes, ready to recoat in 1 to 2 hours, and fully cured in about 2 weeks.
Those are different milestones, so do not assume a dry surface is ready for heavy handling. If your project needs multiple coats, stay within the recoat window and allow full cure time before putting the part into service.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams HGSW2231 Chesterfield 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 HGSW2231 Chesterfield 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 HGSW2231 Chesterfield 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.