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A match of MBCI Midnight Bronze reads as a very dark bronze-brown with a soft charcoal cast. The low chroma keeps it muted and close to black at a glance, while the warm hue angle gives it a slight brown undertone rather than a clean gray.

For shipping nicks, installation marks, field cuts, or service damage on factory-finished trim coil, choose an Original Material Match product when direct touch up is the goal, because it includes a sheen match. MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to this color can also be used on replacement gutters, drip edge, flashing, downspouts, brackets, vent covers, fastener caps, and other metal accessories that need to coordinate with nearby building materials.

Because this is a very dark color, surface prep and finish selection matter. Any gloss difference, edge build, or texture change can be noticeable on small repaired areas, and weathered installed material may read differently than a newer sample even when the color reference is correct. Dark finishes can also show sanding marks, dents, and substrate variation more readily.

For touch-up work in this collection, only products explicitly labeled Original Material Match should be used on factory-finished building materials. Other MyPerfectColor formats can still be useful for separate parts, coordinated components, or broader repainting where a sheen-matched repair is not the objective.

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About MBCI Colors

Since 1976, MBCI has provided customers with quality metal roofing and wall products. They remain the industry-leading manufacturer of metal roofing and metal wall panels and other products. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, MBCI has manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. MBCI offers more than 90 different metal roof and wall panel profiles, along with secondary structural components, trim, and related accessory items.

Matching MBCI Paint Colors

MyPerfectColor is able to match many of the MBCI colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original MBCI color by matching the original MBCI color books and swatches.

The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the MBCI Color and may not match MBCI Color standards. Refer to MBCI Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original MBCI color. 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Match of MBCI™ Midnight Bronze *

Can I use MBCI Midnight Bronze for touch-up after shipping damage, installation damage, or field work on trim coil?

Yes, if you are ordering a product option labeled Original Material Match. In this collection, that is the touch-up choice because it includes a sheen match for factory-finished building materials.

For MBCI Midnight Bronze trim coil, use it for scratches, rub marks, cut edges, and similar damage on the installed part. If the area you are repairing is on older or weathered material, the repair may still read differently from the surrounding surface.

Will MBCI Midnight Bronze match an older installed surface the same way it matches the factory color reference?

Not always. A match of MBCI Midnight Bronze is a factory color reference, but an installed surface can change with sun exposure, weathering, chalking, sheen shift, texture, or batch variation.

That means a good color match can still look different next to an aged part. If the repair is high-visibility or the tolerance is tight, compare against the actual installed piece or a site-specific sample instead of relying only on the color reference.

Which MyPerfectColor format should I order for MBCI Midnight Bronze touch-up work?

For direct touch-up on factory-finished building materials, choose an option that explicitly says Original Material Match because it includes a sheen match.

Other MyPerfectColor formats for MBCI Midnight Bronze, such as spray paint, paint pens, brush-in-cap bottles, interior/exterior housepaint, urethane, or epoxy, may be color matched options for separate parts or broader repainting. They should not be treated as the right choice for direct touch-up on a factory-finished surface.

How should MBCI Midnight Bronze be used on roofing panels, flashing, gutters, or trim coil accessories?

A match of MBCI Midnight Bronze is the right color reference when you need a coordinated look on metal parts in the same building-material family, such as trim coil, flashing, gutters, panel accessories, brackets, or fastener covers.

Use the color reference for replacement parts or adjacent pieces that need to blend with the surrounding metal work. If you are repairing the original factory-finished surface itself, order an Original Material Match product so the touch-up includes a sheen match.

What surface prep should I do before applying MBCI Midnight Bronze to metal, vinyl, fiber cement, or laminate?

Start by cleaning and degreasing the surface, then remove dust, oxidation, or other contaminants that could affect adhesion. Light scuffing may help on some substrates, but the right prep depends on the material and condition of the part.

Metal, vinyl, fiber cement, and laminate do not behave the same, so test on the actual substrate when possible. If the job is direct touch-up on a factory-finished building material, use an Original Material Match product for MBCI Midnight Bronze.

How quickly will I receive my paint matched to MBCI Midnight Bronze?
All paint is custom-made to order. While most orders ship within 48 hours, the lead-time for paint made to match MBCI Midnight Bronze depends on the type of paint needed. Interior and exterior house paints usually ship within 1 to 3 business days, while custom spray paint typically takes 3-5 business days to ship. The transit time depends on your location and the shipping method you choose. If your need is immediate, select Expedited Production during checkout. Most expedited production orders ship within 24 hours on business days. Please contact MyPerfectColor if you are concerned about a specific deadline. We do our best to make sure you get your paint on time. Learn more about paint lead times at MyPerfectColor.
Can I use the MBCI Midnight Bronze to touch up MBCI products?

Yes, MyPerfectColor matches the color and sheen of the MBCI Midnight Bronze. Choose exterior spray paint, touch up bottles or paint pens as the paint type option if you need to touch up windows or doors. If you are painting gutters, vents, pipes and other ancillary items, then our spray paint, paint pens and touch up bottles are ideal for painting these items. However, keep in mind that our version of the MBCI Midnight Bronze is based on matching an official MBCI color sample. The color and sheen of your specific MBCI parts may vary. If your material is not new and has been exposed to the weather, then it is likely that the color has changed over time. MyPerfectColor will be sending a match of the original color which has not been exposed to sunlight and weather. If your exterior has aged and you need a touch up application, we can create a touch up solution precisely matching the current color of your siding.

Learn more about our color matching service.

What are the RGB, HEX and LRV values for MBCI Midnight Bronze?
The RGB values for MBCI Midnight Bronze are 74, 70, 69 and the HEX code is #4A4645. The LRV for MBCI Midnight Bronze is 6.24. The LRV stands for Light Reflectance Value and measures the percentage of light that a color reflects. Learn more about Light Reflectance Values and using RGB and Hex codes for paint.
What paint type is used to make spray paint matched to MBCI Midnight Bronze? And how many spray cans do I need?

MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to MBCI Midnight Bronze 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.

Can I paint gutters to match my MBCI metal?
Absolutely. You can use the MyPerfectColor spray paint matching the MBCI Midnight Bronze to paint your gutters to match the other building materials. The spray paint will enable you to conveniently achieve a spray smooth finish. Learn more about custom spray paint.
Can you paint metal with MBCI Midnight Bronze?

MyPerfectColor Paint matching the MBCI Midnight Bronze can be used to paint metal and any other items you'd like to blend into your exterior such as windows, doors, lights, pipes, gutters and vents. Many types of paint are available with no minimum order quantities. MyPerfectColor offers spray paint, paint pens, touch up bottles, water-based acrylics, epoxies, urethanes and a variety of other paints. The best paint for painting metal coil is spray paint. Spray paint also works great for windows, doors, lights, pipes, vents and more.

Paint can be purchased by choosing the paint type above. Contact MyPerfectColor support if you have specific questions about the best paint to use for your project.

How does MyPerfectColor match the MBCI Midnight Bronze?

MyPerfectColor has the original MBCI color samples. A sample of the MBCI Midnight Bronze 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 your existing materials are not new and you are trying to touch up, they will have aged and are likely different now than they were when new. MyPerfectColor will be sending paint matching the sample at our facility which has not aged the same as your materials and may also be different due to other factors such as variations in manufacturing processes. If your match is critical, you may consider sending a part of your materials for precise color matching. Learn more about our color matching services.

Do I need to prime before painting with the MBCI Midnight Bronze?
The need for primer for Midnight Bronze depends on the type of paint, the substrate being painted and where it will be located. See our Primer Selection Table to see what primer you might need and learn more about when you might need a primer. Most people don't use a primer for a touch up paint application, but a primer may improve adhesion and is typically recommended for exterior applications.