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A match of Valspar VR085A Midnight Sonata reads as a deep blue-gray with a cool undertone and a restrained, slightly violet-leaning cast. It is more muted than vivid, with low light reflectance that keeps the color looking dark and grounded rather than bright.
That character makes it useful for MyPerfectColor custom spray paint on smaller parts and fixtures where a darker blue-gray finish is needed. Common spray-paint uses include HVAC vents, speaker grilles, switch plates, brackets, railing pieces, mailbox hardware, shutter hardware, frames, shelving, PVC parts, and other removable accessories that benefit from a coordinated dark finish.
Because this is a low-LRV color, surface prep and coat evenness matter. Thin coverage, uneven primer, or a patchy substrate can show through more readily than in a lighter color, and gloss level can shift how blue or how gray the color appears. On metal, plastic, or previously coated parts, a full, even film helps the color read consistently.
Similar colors:
V109-6 Midnight Sonata
H80-4D Indigo Shade
VR086A Mykonos Reflection
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 VR085A Midnight Sonata 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 VR085A Midnight Sonata 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 VR085A Midnight Sonata. 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 VR085A Midnight Sonata from a physical swatch, an approved sample, or another known existing color reference rather than from a screen alone. Screens can shift the appearance of the color enough to cause a mismatch order.
MyPerfectColor makes a match of Valspar VR085A Midnight Sonata to the selected brand color reference, so the most important step is verifying that VR085A Midnight Sonata is the exact target color you want before you place the order.
For metal or a previously coated part, clean off dirt, grease, and contamination first, then scuff the surface so the new coating can grip properly. If there is rust, loose paint, or failing coating, remove it before painting.
With Valspar VR085A Midnight Sonata, the old surface can affect the final result as much as the color itself. Gloss, texture, and the condition of the existing coating can all change how the MyPerfectColor match reads after application, so prep matters before you spray.
The same Valspar VR085A Midnight Sonata color match can look different in matte, satin, and gloss because the finish changes how light reflects off the surface. A glossier finish usually makes the color read deeper and more reflective, while a flatter finish can make it look softer.
If the item will sit next to an existing painted surface, check the finish as part of the order decision. MyPerfectColor can match the selected brand color, but the finished appearance still depends on the finish you choose and the substrate underneath it.
The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor paint product or chemistry, not to the Valspar VR085A Midnight Sonata color name by itself. To find the correct SDS, use the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page.
You can find it here: https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm. Check the SDS for the exact MyPerfectColor product you are ordering.
Apply Valspar VR085A Midnight Sonata in light, even coats rather than one heavy pass. Keep a consistent spray distance, overlap each pass slightly, and move at a steady speed so the color builds evenly.
Heavy coats can cause runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy look, especially on small parts or difficult surfaces. If the item is not fully covered after the first coat, let it flash per the product directions and build the color with additional light coats.
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 VR085A Midnight Sonata 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 VR085A Midnight Sonata 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 VR085A Midnight Sonata 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.