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A match of Sherwin Williams PP18 Krypton is a light, muted gray with a cool blue cast and very low chroma. It reads clean and restrained rather than bright, with enough depth to avoid looking washed out but still light enough to feel airy on a part or fixture. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to this selected brand color is made for projects that need that softer cool-gray look on a physical object.
This color works well on spray-paintable details such as HVAC vents, switch plates, speaker grilles, access panels, cabinet hardware, brackets, railings, shutters, mailboxes, PVC trim, and small furniture parts. It is also a practical choice for baskets, frames, shelf supports, and removable accessories when you want the piece to coordinate with an existing painted surface without drawing much attention to itself.
Because PP18 Krypton is relatively light and low in saturation, darker or uneven substrates can influence how it looks through the finish, especially if the surface is patchy or unprimed. Film build, sheen, and texture can shift the blue-gray cast a bit, so a smoother, even base will usually read closer to the target color. On outdoor parts, the restrained chroma tends to be less demanding than a vivid color, but prep and coverage still matter for consistent results.
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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.
Yes, but plastics vary a lot. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to PP18 Krypton can work on many plastic items, but the actual material, texture, and surface energy affect adhesion. Clean the part well, scuff it if the surface allows, and test on the exact plastic before coating the whole item.
For difficult plastics or other low-energy surfaces, use the MyPerfectColor primer for Acrylic Enamel to improve adhesion. That reduces the risk of peeling or poor bite on the finished part.
MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to PP18 Krypton is typically dry to the touch within minutes. Plan on recoating in one to two hours rather than sooner, and do not count on full handling strength right away.
For the most reliable result, treat the coating as fully cured in about two weeks. Dry to touch, recoat time, and full cure are different milestones, so wait longer before heavy use or assembly.
Choose the finish based on how the part will be used and how closely you need the final appearance to match the surrounding item. The sheen affects reflectivity, cleanup, durability, and how PP18 Krypton reads once it is sprayed on.
If you are coating something next to an existing painted surface, a different sheen can make the color look different even when the color match itself is correct. When possible, match the finish to the item you are painting rather than choosing by color name alone.
Yes. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to PP18 Krypton is a practical choice for baskets, frames, shelving, furniture accents, hardware, and other small project pieces where spray application is easier than brushing.
It is a good option when the goal is to coordinate a removable or detailed item to a known paint color reference rather than repainting an entire room or large surface.
Clean the surface first so grease, dust, and contamination do not interfere with adhesion. On metal, remove rust and loose coating, and scuff sound glossy areas so the new finish has something to grip.
When you are covering an existing coating, remember that gloss, texture, and the condition of the old paint can change how PP18 Krypton looks after application. A test spray on the actual part is the safest way to confirm the result before you commit to the whole item.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams PP18 Krypton 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 PP18 Krypton. 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 PP18 Krypton, 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.