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A match of Benjamin Moore 1016 Goose Down reads as a light, muted warm neutral. It sits in the beige family with a soft yellow-beige undertone and very low chroma, so the color looks quiet rather than crisp or saturated. With its high lightness and LRV of 72.27, it tends to read pale and understated.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to this Benjamin Moore color can be useful on small parts and detailed surfaces such as vents, switch plates, outlet covers, hardware, railings, shutters, mailboxes, speaker grilles, picture frames, shelving brackets, baskets, and PVC trim pieces. It suits projects where a light warm neutral needs to be carried onto removable or hard-to-brush components.
Because this is a light color, coverage can be more revealing over dark, uneven, or heavily patterned substrates, and a uniform primer or additional coats may be needed for an even result. Finish and film build can also shift how creamy or beige the color appears, so the final look may read a little softer or slightly more defined depending on the surface and sheen.
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Confirm 1016 Goose Down from a physical swatch, a known existing painted item, or another trusted original Benjamin Moore color reference. Screen images can shift with lighting and display settings, so they are not enough on their own.
MyPerfectColor makes a custom match to the selected Benjamin Moore color reference. It is not the original Benjamin Moore paint product, so it is worth verifying the target color before you order.
Yes, MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to 1016 Goose Down can work on many plastic items, but plastics vary a lot. Some plastics need more prep or a primer to get reliable adhesion.
Clean the part first, then test on the actual plastic if possible. If the surface is slick or difficult, using the MyPerfectColor primer can help improve adhesion before you apply the color coat.
For metal or a previously coated surface, clean off dust, grease, and other contamination first. If there is rust, loose paint, or failing coating, remove it before you apply a match of 1016 Goose Down.
Scuffing a sound glossy surface can help the new coating grab better. The condition of the old finish, along with gloss and texture, can change how the final color reads, so test on the actual surface when the result matters.
Coverage depends on the size of the item, the surface texture, the application method, the hiding power needed, and how many coats you plan to use. A spray can typically covers about 20 square feet with one coat, while other MyPerfectColor paint formats often cover about 400 to 600 square feet depending on the product.
If the surface is rough, porous, dark, or uneven, plan for more material. For a project where color consistency matters, it is usually better to order a little extra than to come up short before the final coat.
Finish changes how much light the coated surface reflects, so the same match of 1016 Goose Down can look different in a flat, satin, or glossier coating. The color formula is the same, but the finish can change how the color is perceived on the finished item.
If you are coating something that sits next to an existing painted part, use the closest practical finish to reduce visible differences. Texture and substrate can also affect the final appearance, so a test application is often the safest way to confirm the result.
MyPerfectColor spray paint is a fast-drying durable acrylic enamel coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Benjamin Moore 1016 Goose 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 can 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.
No, MyPerfectColor uses a combination of proprietary ingredients to make interior and exterior housepaints, its own line of custom spray paint, and other acrylic enamel based products.
While we can provide Benjamin Moore 1016 Goose 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.