Match of Valspar™ V120-3 Black Heron *

Do not rely on screen color alone. Confirm V120-3 Black Heron from Valspar against a physical swatch, chip, fan deck, or another known original color reference before you order. MyPerfectColor makes a custom-matched paint to the selected brand color reference, so checking the target first helps avoid ordering the wrong match. If you are matching an existing painted part, remember that aging, sheen, and texture can make the current surface look different from the original color standard.

The finish changes both how durable the coating feels and how V120-3 Black Heron reads on the finished item. Lower sheen usually reduces reflectivity and can hide surface variation better, while higher sheen is typically easier to wipe clean and will show more light reflection. Choose the finish based on the part and the use, because the same color can look different as gloss level changes. If the item will sit next to an existing painted surface, a test application is helpful because sheen and texture can affect the final appearance.

For V120-3 Black Heron on metal or over an existing coating, clean off dirt, oil, and chalk first, then scuff the surface so the new coating can grip properly. Remove rust and any loose or failing paint before spraying, because contamination or an unstable old coating can affect adhesion and final appearance. The gloss, texture, and condition of the old surface can also change how a match of V120-3 Black Heron looks after it dries. If the part is small or highly visible, a test spray is a practical way to check adhesion and appearance before finishing the full piece.

For spray paint matched to V120-3 Black Heron, dry-to-touch time is typically within minutes, recoating is usually possible in 1 to 2 hours, and full cure takes about 2 weeks. Dry to the touch does not mean the coating is fully hardened, so do not handle, stack, or assemble the part too early if the finish needs to hold up to wear. Plan the project around the final cure time if the item will be put into service soon after painting.

Coverage depends on the surface size, texture, hide, application method, and how many coats you need. As a planning guide, a typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat. If you are coating a rough, porous, or high-contrast surface with V120-3 Black Heron, plan for less effective coverage and possibly extra material. If you are ordering another MyPerfectColor paint format, typical coverage is about 400 to 600 square feet, but that range does not apply to spray 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 V120-3 Black Heron 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 V120-3 Black Heron 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 V120-3 Black Heron 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.