Match of Dulux™ 16D Apricotta *

Choose the sheen based on how the part will be used and cleaned, not just on the color name. Lower sheen finishes usually hide surface imperfections better, while higher sheen finishes are easier to wipe down but can make a matched color like 16D Apricotta read differently on the finished item. MyPerfectColor supplies a match of 16D Apricotta, so the sheen you select affects the final look as much as the color itself.

If you are coating a small part, fixture, or removable item, try to match the sheen to the surrounding surface when that matters for the project. If durability and cleanup are the priority, choose the finish that best fits the application even if the appearance changes slightly.

Lighting can change the way 16D Apricotta reads after application, even when the color match is correct. Natural light, indoor lighting, shadows, and nearby surfaces can all make the finished item look a little different once the paint is on the part.

For the most reliable result, view the coated item in the same location and lighting where it will be used. This matters most when the new coating will sit near an existing painted surface, because sheen, age, and texture differences can also affect how the match appears.

Coverage depends on the surface size, texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats you need. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, but real-world coverage can be lower on rough, porous, or uneven surfaces.

If you are coating a larger area or want extra material for test sprays and touch-up during application, plan for more than the bare minimum. Other MyPerfectColor paint formats typically cover between 400 and 600 square feet, but the right amount still depends on the job and the substrate.

Use light, even coats and keep the can moving so the color builds gradually instead of pooling in one spot. Overlap passes slightly and avoid heavy passes, since too much material at once can cause runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy-looking finish.

For a match of 16D Apricotta, the goal is to build an even film on the part rather than trying to cover everything in one coat. Multiple lighter coats usually give a cleaner result and more consistent color on small parts, hardware, and other spray-friendly items.

Yes. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Dulux 16D Apricotta is a practical option for small parts and hardware such as switch covers, knobs, vents, speaker grilles, brackets, trim pieces, and similar items.

This is useful when you want removable or hard-to-brush items to coordinate with an existing painted space or a known color reference. Surface preparation still matters, so clean and prep the part properly for the substrate you are painting before applying the match of 16D Apricotta.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Dulux 16D Apricotta 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 16D Apricotta 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 16D Apricotta, 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.