Match of Dulux™ 079 Macarthur *

Choose the finish based on how the part will be used, how much wear it will see, and how much reflectivity you want on the finished item. A lower sheen usually hides small surface flaws better, while a higher sheen is often easier to wipe clean and can look sharper on trim, hardware, or fixtures.

With Dulux 079 Macarthur, the color match is only one part of the order. The sheen also changes how the matched color reads on the final surface, so confirm the product type and finish before you buy. MyPerfectColor supplies a custom-matched paint to the selected color reference, not the original Dulux paint.

Even when the color match is correct, Dulux 079 Macarthur can read differently after application because of lighting, placement, sheen, and the surfaces around it. A painted part in bright daylight, warm indoor light, or shade may appear different from the same match seen in a sample holder or on a screen.

This matters most when the finished item sits next to an existing painted surface or is viewed in a fixed location. If the project is color-critical, check the match in the actual lighting and installation area before committing to a full application.

Start by cleaning the surface so dust, grease, and loose contamination do not interfere with adhesion. If the surface is smooth or glossy, light scuffing is often helpful where appropriate, and masking should be used to protect surrounding areas.

This is especially important for projects like PVC pipe, vents, switch covers, railings, brackets, hardware, and other small parts where spray paint is practical. Before doing the full project, test Dulux 079 Macarthur on the actual substrate to confirm adhesion and appearance on that specific surface.

Apply light, even coats and keep a steady spray distance with overlapping passes. Heavy passes can cause runs, uneven sheen, or color build that looks muddy once dry.

For a light color like Dulux 079 Macarthur, the substrate can still show through if coverage is not built gradually and evenly. This is common on metal, plastic, wood, wicker, and previously coated parts, so plan for multiple thin coats instead of one heavy coat.

Before ordering, confirm the exact color reference, the product format you need, the sheen, and the quantity. That helps avoid ordering the wrong version for the project, especially when you need MyPerfectColor paint matched to Dulux 079 Macarthur for spray application or another specific use.

Custom-made color matches should be chosen carefully because they are not returnable or refundable. Also remember that MyPerfectColor is supplying its own paint matched to the selected Dulux color reference, not the original Dulux paint product.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Dulux 079 Macarthur 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 Dulux 079 Macarthur 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 Dulux 079 Macarthur, 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.