Match of Pratt and Lambert™ 131A White Cedar *

After application, a match of 131A White Cedar can read differently depending on the light hitting it, the sheen you choose, and what is next to it. A finish that is more reflective can make the color look brighter, while a flatter finish can make it appear softer. Nearby surfaces and shadows can also change how warm or light it seems on the finished item.

If the part will sit beside an existing painted surface, keep in mind that age, texture, and film build can make the two surfaces appear different even when the color match is close. For the best decision, judge the match on the actual object in the actual lighting where it will be used.

Choose the sheen based on how the item will be used and how much reflectivity you want. Lower sheens usually hide surface flaws better and reduce glare, while higher sheens are easier to wipe clean and can look more reflective. The sheen also changes how 131A White Cedar appears, so the same color can look slightly different in matte, satin, semi-gloss, or gloss.

If the item will be handled often, exposed to cleaning, or installed where you want a more noticeable finish, a higher sheen may be more practical. If the goal is to minimize glare on a part like a cover, trim piece, or accessory, a lower sheen is often the safer choice.

Good prep usually means cleaning off dirt, grease, and loose material before spraying a match of 131A White Cedar. On glossy or slick surfaces, light scuffing may help the coating grip better. Mask any areas you do not want painted, and make sure the surface is fully dry before you spray.

It is also smart to test the match on the actual surface first, especially if the item is plastic, metal, or already coated. That lets you confirm adhesion, appearance, and coverage before you paint the full project.

Coverage depends on the size of the item, its texture, the color underneath, and how many coats you need. As a general guide, a typical spray paint can covers about 20 square feet with one coat, while other paint formats usually cover about 400 to 600 square feet.

If you are coating a dark, rough, or porous surface, plan for extra material because those surfaces often need more product for even coverage. For a small part, frame, grille, fixture, or accessory, measure the paintable area first and allow for at least one test coat and a possible second coat.

Yes. A match of 131A White Cedar is often a practical choice for baskets, frames, shelving, brackets, decor pieces, and other small items where spray application is easier than brushing. It is also useful when you want removable parts or accessories to coordinate with a known painted surface.

For these projects, MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be a good fit because it handles small parts and irregular shapes more evenly than many brush-only approaches. As with any project, prep and test the surface first so you can confirm adhesion and the final look before painting the full piece.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Pratt and Lambert 131A White Cedar in its color archive. This enables us to make paint and verify that it matches the original.

Please note that if your material is not new then the paint may not work for touch up as your material has aged and is likely different than it was when new. Learn more about our color matching accuracy. If you need a touch up application, send us a part and we can create a touch up solution precisely matching the current color and sheen of your specific materials.

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MyPerfectColor offers custom spray paint matched to Pratt and Lambert 131A White Cedar which enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish. It is difficult to gauge spray paint coverage because it depends on how you apply it and the amount of overspray, but generally the 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat.

MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. This paint sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.

While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the Pratt and Lambert 131A White Cedar, we don't provide any crossover information because this is a subjective determination. Every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another company's color collection, so determining which color is the best approximation is a judgement call.

However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Related Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the company 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.