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A match of Valspar T697 Fat Cat is a muted green-gray with a soft, earthy cast and low saturation. It reads as a medium-depth color rather than a bright green, with enough gray in it to keep the look restrained and practical.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be used on vents, switch plates, speaker grilles, brackets, railings, mailboxes, shelving supports, and cabinet hardware. It also suits PVC pipe, shutters, and other small exterior parts where a subdued green-gray is needed on a replacement piece or accessory.
Because the color is fairly muted, it usually covers more predictably than a vivid color, but the lower LRV and medium-dark depth can still show surface texture, scratches, or sheen differences on smooth metal and plastic. Finish, film build, and substrate color can shift how green or gray it reads, so proper prep and even coats matter.
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The Valspar Corporation is a manufacturer of paint and coatings based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Valspar was founded in 1806 as a paint dealership in Boston, Massachusetts. The Valspar name emerged in 1903 as the name of a clear varnish and became the company name in 1932. Sherwin-Williams acquired Valspar in June 2017.
MyPerfectColor is able to match all of the Valspar paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Valspar T697 Fat Cat by matching the original Valspar color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor does not use Valspar paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Valspar T697 Fat Cat and may not match Valspar Color standards. Refer to Valspar Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Valspar T697 Fat Cat. 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 the 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 Valspar T697 Fat Cat from a physical swatch, a labeled paint sample, or another known existing reference before you order. Screen color can shift with brightness and device settings, so it is not the best way to verify the target.
MyPerfectColor makes a custom match to the selected Valspar color reference, so the key ordering decision is making sure T697 Fat Cat is the exact color you want matched.
Primer depends on the surface, its condition, and the paint type you are using. A primer usually does not hurt and can improve adhesion, but it is not always required.
For MyPerfectColor matched to Valspar T697 Fat Cat, check the prep guidance for the product format you are ordering and consider primer if you are painting bare, repaired, glossy, slick, or hard-to-cover surfaces.
Use light, even coats instead of one heavy pass. Keep a consistent distance, overlap each pass slightly, and move at a steady speed so the coating builds evenly.
Heavy passes can cause runs, uneven sheen, or color build that looks muddy on the finished item. This matters with Valspar T697 Fat Cat because smooth spray application helps the matched color read more consistently on small parts, fixtures, or accessories.
Choose the sheen based on how the item will be used, not just on the color name. Lower sheen finishes usually hide surface flaws better, while higher sheen finishes are typically easier to wipe down but can show more surface detail and reflect more light.
For Valspar T697 Fat Cat, the sheen you select can change how the matched color appears on the finished part. If the item must coordinate with existing pieces, make sure you are choosing the finish that fits the project before ordering.
The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not to the Valspar T697 Fat Cat color name by itself. You can find MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets on the Safety Data Sheets page here: https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm.
If you are ordering a specific format of MyPerfectColor matched to Valspar T697 Fat Cat, review the SDS for that product before use.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Valspar T697 Fat Cat 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 hundreds of color books in its archive, including the original Valspar paint color books. The color Valspar T697 Fat Cat you are looking for is in our library. We are able to make paint and verify that it matches the original.
Please note that if you are trying to touch up, the paint on your wall now is likely different than it was when first painted. MyPerfectColor will be sending the original color which may no longer match your walls. Learn more about color matching accuracy and our color matching service.
While we can provide Valspar T697 Fat Cat 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.