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A match of Sherwin Williams 34894 reads as an extremely dark neutral, close to black, with a slight cool-violet lean and very low chroma. It has a restrained, near-inklike appearance rather than a bright or colored black.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color reference can be used on vents, speaker grilles, switch plates, brackets, railings, mailbox parts, shelf supports, and other small hardware where a deep dark finish is needed on metal, plastic, or previously coated parts. It also works for fixture details and removable components that need a consistent dark color without drawing attention to the part itself.
Because the color is so dark, surface condition and sheen can change how it reads; sand marks, texture, and gloss differences may be more visible than with a lighter color. On light or uneven substrates, careful prep and an even film build help keep the finish uniform, and a second coat may be useful if the first pass looks thin or patchy. Finish choice can also shift the apparent depth, with gloss reading deeper and flatter finishes softening the effect.
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The SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY was founded by Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams in 1866. Today, the company is a global leader in the development, manufacture and sale of coatings and related products.
MyPerfectColor matches all of the Sherwin-Williams paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Sherwin-Williams color by matching the original Sherwin-Williams color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Sherwin-Williams paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Sherwin-Williams Color and may not match Sherwin-Williams Color standards. Refer to Sherwin-Williams Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Sherwin-Williams 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.
Confirm Sherwin Williams 34894 from a physical swatch, fan deck, or another known original-brand reference whenever possible. Screen color alone is not reliable enough to place an order with confidence.
MyPerfectColor makes a custom-matched paint to the selected Sherwin Williams 34894 reference. It is not the original Sherwin Williams paint product, so the key step is verifying that 34894 is the exact target color before you order.
Coverage depends on the part size, surface texture, application method, and how many coats are needed. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat.
If your project is larger or the surface is rough, porous, or dark under a lighter coat, plan for more material. For brush or other paint formats, coverage is often about 400 to 600 square feet per coat, but the actual amount still depends on the surface and application.
Start by cleaning the surface and removing dirt, dust, oil, wax, or grease. If the surface is glossy or otherwise hard to coat, light scuffing can help where appropriate.
Mask off areas you do not want coated, then test Sherwin Williams 34894 on the actual substrate before painting the full item. Prep matters because it affects adhesion, coverage, and how the matched color reads on the finished part.
Yes. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Sherwin Williams 34894 is a practical option for small parts and hardware such as switch covers, knobs, vents, speaker grilles, brackets, trim pieces, and similar items.
Spray paint is often the easiest format when the item is small, removable, or awkward to brush. Just make sure the material is prepared correctly and that the finish you order fits the project requirements.
For spray paint matched to Sherwin Williams 34894, dry-to-touch is usually within minutes, recoating is typically done in about 1 to 2 hours, and full cure is about 2 weeks.
Do not treat dry-to-touch as fully ready for use. If the part will be handled, installed, or stressed, allow additional time so the coating can harden properly.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams 34894 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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To make spray paint matched to Sherwin Williams 34894. MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint 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 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge how much spray you'll need as it is highly dependent on how it is applied. It is better to have too much than run short.
While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the Sherwin Williams 34894, 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.