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A match of Sherwin Williams HGSW3434 Metric Gray reads as a soft, muted gray with a warm beige-taupe undertone. It is not a crisp cool gray; the low chroma and slightly earthy cast give it a quieter, more grounded look, with enough depth to feel substantial rather than pale.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be used on small parts and accessories where a controlled, even finish matters. It is a practical option for vents, switch plates, speaker grilles, metal brackets, railings, shutters, mailboxes, shelf supports, cabinet hardware, and other sprayable pieces that need to coordinate with an existing color reference. The muted character of this color also suits PVC trim pieces, maintenance parts, and removable fixtures that benefit from a restrained gray-brown tone instead of a brighter gray.
Because this is a low-chroma color, it generally covers in a straightforward way, but the final look can still shift with substrate, texture, and sheen. Smooth surfaces may show brush marks or surface flaws more readily in a satin or gloss finish, while darker or uneven substrates can affect how the color builds in a single coat. As with any custom spray paint, proper preparation and enough film build help the color read more consistently.
Similar colors:
SW9160 Armadillo
HGSW2474 Terminal Taupe
SW9169 Chatura Gray
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 HGSW3434 Metric Gray from a physical swatch, an existing painted part, or another known original brand color reference. Screen viewing alone is not reliable because displays can shift the way the color looks.
MyPerfectColor matches to the selected brand color standard, so the key decision is whether HGSW3434 Metric Gray is the exact target you want before you place the order.
Coverage depends on the size of the item, 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.
If you are coating small parts such as covers, grilles, or hardware, one can may be enough for several items. Larger or rougher surfaces usually need more paint and sometimes more than one coat to get even coverage.
The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor product chemistry, not the color name by itself. You can find MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets on the Safety Data Sheets page.
For this product, use https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm to locate the current SDS information.
Yes. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to HGSW3434 Metric Gray is a practical choice for small parts such as switch covers, knobs, vents, speaker grilles, brackets, trim pieces, and similar items where a smooth spray finish is useful.
For best results, make sure the part is clean and properly prepared for the surface you are coating, and confirm that the finish and substrate are appropriate for the item before ordering.
Spray paint is usually dry to the touch within minutes. Plan to recoat in about 1 to 2 hours, and allow about two weeks for full cure.
Dry to touch, recoat, and full handling are different stages, so do not assume the item is ready for use just because the surface feels dry. Temperature, film build, and application conditions can change timing.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams HGSW3434 Metric Gray 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 HGSW3434 Metric Gray. 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 HGSW3434 Metric Gray, 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.