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A match of Sherwin Williams HGSW3181 Art Of Bronze is a deep, low-LRV bronze-brown with a muted, earthy character. The color reads warm rather than cool, with a subdued yellow-green cast that keeps it from looking overly red or orange.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color reference can be used on metal, plastic, wood, and previously coated parts after proper prep. It is a practical fit for railings, brackets, switch covers, vent grilles, speaker grilles, mailboxes, downspouts, shutters, shelving supports, and hardware when you want those pieces to stay visually tied to the same dark bronze-brown color.
Because it is a dark color, surface preparation and even film build matter. Scratches, sanding marks, texture, and sheen differences can show more clearly in a finish this deep, and the final look can shift with the substrate and the sheen level you choose. On worn or uneven parts, a consistent coat usually matters more than trying to cover with a heavy pass.
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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 the exact reference, HGSW3181 Art Of Bronze, before you order. Also verify the MyPerfectColor product format you need, the sheen, and the quantity, since custom-made color matches are made to order.
Because this is a custom match, treat the order as final once it is made. If you need a spray can, paint pen, or another format, pick that format up front so you do not end up with the wrong product for your project.
Look for the Safety Data Sheet for the specific MyPerfectColor product you are ordering, not for the color name by itself. The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor paint chemistry and format, such as spray paint or another product type.
If you need the SDS before ordering HGSW3181 Art Of Bronze, use the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page for the product you plan to buy and match the sheet to that exact item.
For MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to HGSW3181 Art Of Bronze, expect it to be dry to the touch within minutes. It should usually be recoated in about 1 to 2 hours.
Full cure takes longer, about two weeks. Dry to the touch, recoat time, and full handling readiness are different stages, so do not assume the part is fully cured just because it feels dry.
Choose the sheen based on the object and how you need it to perform, not just on the color name. A match of Sherwin Williams HGSW3181 Art Of Bronze will look different in a flat, satin, semi-gloss, or gloss finish because gloss level changes how much light the surface reflects.
If the part will be handled often or needs easier cleaning, a higher-gloss finish may be more practical. If you want less reflectivity, a flatter finish may be a better fit. The best choice depends on the item you are painting and the look you want the matched coating to have when it is finished.
Even after you order a match of HGSW3181 Art Of Bronze, the finished item can read differently because of lighting, placement, sheen, texture, and nearby surfaces. A match that looks correct in one setting may appear slightly different once it is installed or viewed in a new location.
This matters most when the new part sits beside an existing painted surface. If the item will be viewed in the final location, check it under the actual lighting conditions and on the actual substrate whenever possible.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams HGSW3181 Art Of Bronze 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 HGSW3181 Art Of Bronze. 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 HGSW3181 Art Of Bronze, 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.