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A match of Valspar V120-1 Silver Thistle Down reads as a very light, low-chroma gray with a soft warm cast. It sits close to off-white, but the faint yellow-green undertone keeps it from feeling flat or icy.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to this color is suited to small parts and accessories that need a quiet neutral finish, such as HVAC vents, switch covers, speaker grilles, PVC trim pieces, shelf brackets, railings, mailboxes, frames, knobs, and other removable fixtures. It can also be used on metal, plastic, wood, wicker, and previously coated parts after proper preparation when the goal is to keep the piece visually calm rather than make it stand out.
Because this is a very light color, coverage can be more sensitive to what is underneath it. Darker, uneven, or patched substrates may show through more easily, so additional coats may be needed for uniform results. Surface texture and sheen also affect the final read, and a glossier finish can make the undertone and any surface variation more noticeable.
Similar colors:
VR108E Silver Thistle Down
T668 Passing Shadow
40039B Silver City
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 V120-1 Silver Thistle Down 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 V120-1 Silver Thistle Down 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 V120-1 Silver Thistle Down. 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 V120-1 Silver Thistle Down from a physical swatch, an existing painted part, or another known brand reference before you order. MyPerfectColor makes a custom match to the selected Valspar color reference, so the code and name should be verified against the exact target you want.
Do not rely on a screen image alone. Monitor, phone, and print color can shift enough to change what you think you are ordering.
Custom-made color matches are made to order, so they should be selected carefully before checkout. If you choose the wrong reference, sheen, product type, or quantity for V120-1 Silver Thistle Down, the order may not be returnable or refundable.
Before ordering, confirm the brand color reference, the MyPerfectColor format you need, and the amount required for the project.
V120-1 Silver Thistle Down custom spray paint is useful for parts that are small, awkward, or easier to coat with spray than a brush. Common examples include trim details, fixtures, railings, vents, pipes, hardware, accessories, and other removable parts that need to match a known paint color.
This format is also practical when you want a repeatable MyPerfectColor match on metal, plastic, wood, or previously coated items after proper surface preparation.
The code V120-1 Silver Thistle Down identifies the color reference, but it does not determine sheen. Sheen changes how the finished piece looks and performs, including reflectivity, cleanup, and durability.
Choose the finish based on the surface you are coating and the level of wear the part will see. A higher sheen will usually read differently than a lower sheen even when the color match is correct.
Whether primer is needed for V120-1 Silver Thistle Down depends on the substrate, the condition of the surface, and the product format you ordered. Bare, glossy, porous, or difficult surfaces often benefit from primer, while some prepared surfaces may not require it.
As a rule of thumb, primer never hurts and can improve adhesion, but it is not always necessary. Check the prep guidance for the specific MyPerfectColor product before you paint.
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 V120-1 Silver Thistle Down 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 V120-1 Silver Thistle Down 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 V120-1 Silver Thistle Down 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.