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A match of Sherwin Williams HGSW3041 Dying Ember reads as a deep, warm red-brown with an earthy undertone. It sits in the darker range, with enough muted red in it to keep the color from becoming a plain brown. The low LRV means it will appear light-absorbing and fairly dense once applied.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to this color can work well on small parts and accessories that need a dark, grounded red-brown finish. Common spray-paint uses include vent covers, switch plates, speaker grilles, brackets, railings, mailbox bodies, shutters, hardware, frames, shelving supports, and other fabricated pieces. It can also be applied to PVC trim parts, metal fixtures, and removable components when a coordinated match is needed on a sprayable surface.
Because this is a dark, moderately muted color, the final result can shift with substrate color, surface texture, and sheen. Smooth, well-prepared parts usually show a cleaner read, while rough or uneven surfaces may make the color look slightly softer or more variable. On darker or glossier parts, differences in film build and surface condition can become more noticeable, so even coverage matters.
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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.
Primer needs depend on the substrate, its condition, and the paint type you plan to use. If the surface is bare, porous, glossy, patched, or otherwise hard to cover, primer is often the safer choice before applying a match of HGSW3041 Dying Ember.
For many projects, a primer does not hurt and can improve adhesion, but it is not always required. Check the prep guidance for the specific MyPerfectColor product you are ordering so you match the coating system to the surface, not just the color name.
Choose the sheen based on how the item will be used, how much cleaning it needs, and how much reflectivity you want on the finished surface. The same HGSW3041 Dying Ember color will look different in flat, satin, semi-gloss, or gloss because sheen changes how much light the coating reflects.
For practical spray-painted items like vents, switch covers, grilles, hardware, or pipe trim, a lower sheen can help reduce visible surface irregularities, while a higher sheen is usually easier to wipe clean. Match the finish to the project requirements before you order a custom-matched product.
Coverage depends on the size of the item, the surface texture, the hiding power of the coating, the application method, and how many coats are needed. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, while other paint formats typically cover between 400 and 600 square feet.
If you are coating textured parts, darker substrates, or items that need full color uniformity, plan for more than one coat and allow extra product for test spraying, edges, and overspray. Measure the project area before ordering so you do not come up short.
Confirm the exact brand color reference, the MyPerfectColor product format, the sheen, and the quantity before you place the order. MyPerfectColor is making its own custom-matched paint to the HGSW3041 Dying Ember reference, so the order should be checked carefully before purchase.
Custom color matches are made to order and are not returnable or refundable, so this is the time to verify that the selected product is right for the surface, the project, and the amount you need.
SDS information is tied to the MyPerfectColor product and its chemistry, not to the HGSW3041 Dying Ember color name alone. Use the Safety Data Sheet for the exact MyPerfectColor product you plan to order.
You can find MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets here: https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams HGSW3041 Dying Ember 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 HGSW3041 Dying Ember. 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 HGSW3041 Dying Ember, 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.