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A match of Dunn Edwards DE 232 M3 Citrine is a light yellow-green with a clear, lively cast. It leans greener than a true yellow and has enough chroma to read as a distinct color rather than a soft neutral, while still staying on the lighter side.
For spray applications, this color can work on frames, vent covers, switch plates, speaker grilles, brackets, shelf hardware, mailboxes, shutters, and other small parts where a brighter yellow-green needs to be carried across metal, plastic, or previously coated surfaces. It can also be used on baskets, furniture accents, signs, and removable accessories when a consistent match to the selected brand color is needed.
Because the color is fairly light and moderately saturated, substrate color and film build can affect how evenly it covers. Dark or uneven bases may show through more readily, and the final read can shift with sheen and surface texture, so a smooth, well-prepared surface usually gives the most even result. On outdoor parts, the stronger yellow-green character may also show wear and fading more quickly than a quieter neutral.
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Dunn-Edwards has been the leading paint manufacturer in the Southwestern United States since 1925. They are committed to providing the superior products and services that their customers have come to expect. Their mission has always been to provide the best performing paint, in an environmentally sound manner to protect the health and well-being of their customers.
MyPerfectColor is able match all of the Dunn Edwards paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Dunn Edwards color by matching the original Dunn Edwards color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Dunn Edwards paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Dunn Edwards Color and may not match Dunn Edwards Color standards. Refer to Dunn Edwards Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Dunn Edwards 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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Yes, but plastics vary a lot, so test DE 232 M3 Citrine on the actual part before committing to the full project. MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, but some plastics need more prep than others.
Clean the surface first, then use the MyPerfectColor primer for better adhesion if the part is difficult or if you want extra insurance. A test spray on the real substrate is the best way to confirm adhesion and finish before ordering more product.
A match of Dunn Edwards DE 232 M3 Citrine is a practical choice when you need a match of the selected color on parts that are awkward or inefficient to brush, such as trim details, fixtures, railings, vents, pipes, hardware, accessories, and other small components.
It is especially useful when you want a repeatable MyPerfectColor custom spray paint match on removable or hard-to-reach items. If the item is small, detailed, or already installed, spray application is often the most efficient way to coat it evenly.
Confirm DE 232 M3 Citrine from a physical swatch or a known existing reference from Dunn Edwards, not from a screen image alone. Display color can shift enough to cause an incorrect order.
MyPerfectColor makes a match of the selected brand color reference, so the most reliable approval method is to compare against the actual color you want to reproduce. If the target is an existing painted item, verify the reference on the real object before placing the order.
For metal or an existing coating, clean the surface carefully, remove contamination, and scuff the finish so the new coating can bond properly. If there is rust, loose paint, or contamination, address that first before applying DE 232 M3 Citrine.
Keep in mind that gloss, texture, and the condition of the old coating can change how the finished color reads. A test area is the safest way to confirm adhesion and appearance before painting the full part.
The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not to the DE 232 M3 Citrine color name by itself. Check the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets section for the correct document.
If you are ordering a custom match of DE 232 M3 Citrine, use the SDS for the paint product you are buying rather than assuming the brand color name carries its own SDS information.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Dunn Edwards DE 232 M3 Citrine 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 MyPerfectColor 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge spray paint need as the coverage is highly dependent on how it is applied. Learn more about how spray paint works at MyPerfectColor.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Dunn Edwards DE 232 M3 Citrine 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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While we can provide Dunn Edwards DE 232 M3 Citrine in paint, we don't provide any crossover information. We've found that every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another brand.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the brand 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.