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A match of Benjamin Moore 1308 Red Parrot is a deep, warm red with a noticeable orange-brown undertone. It reads more earthy than blue-based, and its low LRV gives it a fairly dark, grounded appearance on sprayed surfaces.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color reference can be used on railings, mailbox posts, shutters, vent covers, speaker grilles, switch plates, metal brackets, frames, baskets, tool handles, and hardware where a warm red-brown finish is needed on a small or removable part. It can also work well for retrofit or restoration projects that need a repeatable color across metal, plastic, wood, or previously coated pieces after proper preparation.
Because this is a relatively saturated dark red, coverage may take more care over lighter or uneven substrates. The underlying color can influence how quickly the red builds, and gloss level may make the brown undertone read more or less strongly. Even spray passes and sound surface prep help the finish look more uniform, especially on edges, texture, and mixed materials.
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Benjamin Moore has set the standard for excellence with their large selection of authentic colors such as the Benjamin Moore 1308 Red Parrot.
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For a match of Benjamin Moore 1308 Red Parrot in MyPerfectColor custom spray paint, expect dry-to-touch in minutes, then allow about 1 to 2 hours before recoating. Full cure takes about two weeks.
Dry-to-touch, recoat-ready, and fully cured are different stages. If you handle the part too soon, you can mark the film or affect the finish, even if it feels dry on the surface.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Benjamin Moore 1308 Red Parrot is useful for small or awkward parts that are hard to coat evenly with a brush. Common uses include trim details, fixtures, railings, vents, pipes, hardware, accessories, and other removable parts that need a repeatable color match.
This is especially practical when you want a match of 1308 Red Parrot on metal, plastic, wood, or previously coated items after proper preparation. It is also helpful for parts that need to coordinate with a painted environment without repainting a large surface.
MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to Benjamin Moore 1308 Red Parrot can work well on many plastics, but plastic types vary a lot. Because of that, test the product on the actual part first when possible.
For better adhesion on difficult plastics and other low-energy surfaces, use the MyPerfectColor primer made for this purpose before applying the color match. Good surface prep matters more on plastic than on many other substrates.
Choose the finish based on how the part will be used, not just how the color name reads. In a match of Benjamin Moore 1308 Red Parrot, the sheen changes how glossy the finished item looks, how much surface detail shows, and how easy the coating is to clean.
Higher gloss finishes reflect more light and can make surface imperfections more visible. Flatter finishes reduce reflection and can be more forgiving on uneven parts. If the item will be handled often or cleaned regularly, finish choice can matter as much as the color match itself.
Coverage for a match of Benjamin Moore 1308 Red Parrot depends on the size of the part, surface texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats you need. As a general guide, one can of spray paint typically covers about 20 square feet with one coat.
If the surface is rough, dark, uneven, or difficult to cover evenly, plan for extra paint. It is better to have enough material for test spraying and a second coat than to run short before the job is finished.
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 1308 Red Parrot 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 1308 Red Parrot 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.