70% of Orders Ship within 3 Business Days.
Actual color may vary from on-screen representation. Please view a physical color swatch or material sample to confirm your color choice prior to purchase.
70% of Orders Ship within 3 Business Days.
Ready to purchase? Select your options in the 4 steps below.
A match of Valspar VR038A Tortoiseshell Specs is a dark, warm brown with clear red-orange and amber undertones. It reads earthy rather than cool or gray-cast, with moderate chroma and a depth that keeps it in the darker neutral range.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected Valspar color can be useful for small parts and removable pieces where a warm brown needs to be carried across different materials. Common spray-paint applications include metal brackets, railings, vent covers, switch plates, speaker grilles, mailbox parts, shelf supports, hardware, and trim pieces on PVC, wood, or previously coated surfaces after proper preparation.
Because this is a deeper color, film build and sheen will affect how it reads, and surface texture can shift it slightly lighter or darker. On white, scratched, or uneven substrates, early coats may still show some contrast, so coverage usually improves as the color builds. Darker finishes can also make prep marks and substrate defects more noticeable.
Similar colors:
V047-6 Tortoiseshell Specs
3010-7 Pale Cordovan
3011-5 Autumn Surprise
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 VR038A Tortoiseshell Specs 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 VR038A Tortoiseshell Specs 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 VR038A Tortoiseshell Specs. 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 the target color from a physical swatch, a known existing painted part, or another reliable color reference from the original Valspar color. Do not rely on a screen image alone, since monitor settings can shift how VR038A Tortoiseshell Specs appears.
MyPerfectColor makes a match to the selected brand color reference, so checking the reference first helps you order the correct custom-matched paint for your project.
No. The same color reference can read differently when the finish changes because gloss level affects light reflection, depth, and how the color appears on the finished item.
MyPerfectColor can match Valspar VR038A Tortoiseshell Specs, but the final look will still depend on the finish you choose and the surface you apply it to.
Choose the finish based on the part you are coating and the look you need from the finished surface. Higher gloss usually gives more reflection and is often easier to clean, while lower sheen finishes reflect less light.
If the item must coordinate with an existing painted surface, match the sheen as closely as possible because sheen can change how Valspar VR038A Tortoiseshell Specs reads after application.
Custom color orders should be checked carefully before you buy. Confirm the brand color reference, the product type, the sheen, and the quantity before placing the order.
MyPerfectColor custom-made color matches are not returnable or refundable, so Valspar VR038A Tortoiseshell Specs should be verified first to avoid ordering the wrong product configuration.
Yes, but plastics can vary a lot, so test the coating on the actual part before finishing the full project. Surface preparation matters because plastic, especially low-energy plastic, can affect adhesion.
MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, and using the MyPerfectColor primer for Acrylic Enamel can help improve adhesion on difficult surfaces. For Valspar VR038A Tortoiseshell Specs, a test piece is the safest way to confirm the result on your specific plastic.
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 VR038A Tortoiseshell Specs 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 VR038A Tortoiseshell Specs 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 VR038A Tortoiseshell Specs 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.