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A match of Sherwin Williams HGSW3494 Waterbury Clay is a muted clay-beige with a warm yellow-brown undertone and a subtle gray cast. It sits in a medium-dark range, so it reads as an earthy neutral rather than a bright tan, with low chroma and a restrained, blended look.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be useful for parts and accessories that need a coordinated, subdued finish. Common uses include HVAC vents, return grilles, switch covers, railings, mailbox parts, shutters, PVC trim, brackets, shelving, picture frames, cabinet hardware, and other small metal, plastic, or wood pieces that are easier to spray than brush.
Because this color is fairly muted, it often covers in a straightforward way, but the final result still depends on the substrate, surface prep, and sheen. Glossy or uneven surfaces can make the color read a little lighter or deeper than expected, and a very different existing finish may show through until enough film build is applied. On exterior parts, the color's low-chroma character tends to be more stable than a vivid color, but the appearance can still shift with lighting and finish.
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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 HGSW3494 Waterbury Clay from a physical swatch, a known existing painted part, or another reliable original brand color reference before you order. Screen viewing can shift the color, so it is not a dependable way to approve the target. MyPerfectColor makes a match of HGSW3494 Waterbury Clay in its own paint, so the most important step is making sure the reference color itself is correct before you choose a format.
Yes, MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to HGSW3494 Waterbury Clay can be used on many plastic parts, but plastics vary a lot. Test on the actual item first, because low-energy plastics may need extra prep and a primer for better adhesion. Cleaning the surface and using the MyPerfectColor primer can improve results when the part is hard to coat.
If the item is a vent, cover, bracket, trim piece, or other removable plastic part, a test spray is the safest way to confirm adhesion and appearance before you paint the full piece.
Coverage for HGSW3494 Waterbury Clay depends on the surface size, 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. Other paints often cover about 400 to 600 square feet, but the exact amount varies with the product format and the job.
If you are coating small parts like hardware, grilles, or fixtures, one can may be enough. If you are covering a larger panel or a rough surface, plan for extra material so you do not run short before the color is fully covered.
Before applying HGSW3494 Waterbury Clay to metal or an old coating, clean the surface well, remove dirt and grease, and scuff the finish so the new paint can bond. If there is rust, loose paint, or contamination, address that first because those problems can interfere with adhesion.
The condition of the existing coating matters too. Gloss, texture, and wear can change how the finished HGSW3494 Waterbury Clay match looks, especially if the new paint is going next to old paint that has aged differently. A test area is a good way to check adhesion and appearance before you commit to the full part.
The SDS is tied to the specific MyPerfectColor paint product and chemistry, not to the HGSW3494 Waterbury Clay color name by itself. If you are ordering spray paint, brush-in-cap bottles, or another format matched to HGSW3494 Waterbury Clay, check the Safety Data Sheet for that exact product type.
You can find MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets on the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page. Use the page for the product you plan to order so you review the correct safety information.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams HGSW3494 Waterbury Clay 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 HGSW3494 Waterbury Clay. 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 HGSW3494 Waterbury Clay, 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.