Match of Sherwin Williams™ 38743 *

Use light, even coats and keep the can moving so the paint lands as a thin film rather than a heavy wet pass. Overlap your passes and avoid stopping in one spot, since that can cause runs, patchy sheen, or a muddy look. For a very dark color like Sherwin Williams 38743, heavy coats can make build-up and gloss differences more noticeable. Let each coat flash or dry as directed on the product label before applying the next coat.

The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor paint product and its chemistry, not the Sherwin Williams 38743 color name by itself. Check the Safety Data Sheets for the exact MyPerfectColor product you plan to order. MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets can be found at https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm.

Primer depends on the substrate, its condition, and the paint type you are using. Bare, porous, glossy, patched, or difficult surfaces often benefit from primer, while a sound existing coating may not need it. The general rule is that primer never hurts and can improve adhesion, but it is not always required. Check the prep guidance for the selected MyPerfectColor product and test a small area if the surface is unfamiliar.

Choose the finish based on how the item will be used and how much cleaning or wear it will see. Higher gloss finishes are usually easier to wipe down and will reflect more light, but they also show surface flaws and texture more clearly. Flatter finishes reduce reflectivity and can make the same color read less shiny on the finished part. Since Sherwin Williams 38743 is being matched in MyPerfectColor paint, the sheen you order is a practical decision, not just a color decision.

A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, but actual coverage depends on the surface texture, the color underneath, the application method, and how many coats you need. For a dark color match like Sherwin Williams 38743, rough or contrasting surfaces may need more paint to cover evenly. Plan for enough product to finish the whole item and keep a little extra for a second coat or future touch-in work on the same part.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams 38743 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 38743. 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 38743, 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.