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A match of Sherwin Williams 37311 reads as a soft, low-chroma gray-beige with a gentle warm cast. It is muted rather than crisp, with enough lightness to stay in the mid-light range and enough neutrality to avoid looking strongly yellow or cool.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be used on vents, switch plates, speaker grilles, access panels, shelf brackets, railings, mailbox parts, PVC trim pieces, hardware, and other small sprayable items. It is a practical choice when a subdued neutral needs to be repeated across metal, plastic, wood, or previously coated parts without shifting the overall tone of the reference color.
Because the color is very low in chroma, it generally covers more predictably than vivid colors, but the finished look can still change with substrate color, texture, and gloss level. On rough or dark surfaces, it may read a little deeper and warmer; on smooth surfaces, it can appear cleaner and slightly lighter. When the color needs to align closely with an existing adjacent piece, film build and surface condition can make the difference more noticeable.
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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.
Yes. The key decision is the finish you choose for the item, because sheen changes how a match of Sherwin Williams 37311 reads after it is applied. Lower sheen finishes reduce reflectivity, while higher sheen finishes reflect more light and can make the color look a little different on the finished surface.
For ordering, think about the part you are painting and how it will be used. A sprayed fixture, trim piece, vent cover, or hardware part may need a different finish than a decorative item or a surface that will be handled often. MyPerfectColor supplies its own paint matched to Sherwin Williams 37311, so the finish choice is part of selecting the right product for your project.
Even when the color match is correct, Sherwin Williams 37311 can read differently after application because lighting, sheen, texture, and nearby surfaces all affect how the finished item looks. A part viewed indoors, outdoors, in shade, or under bright direct light can appear different even though the same match was used.
This matters most when the painted item sits next to an existing surface or is mounted in a fixed location. If you are coating a vent, cover plate, pipe, shutter, bracket, or other part that will be seen alongside another finish, expect the surrounding conditions to influence the final appearance. MyPerfectColor offers a match of Sherwin Williams 37311, but the installed result can still vary with placement and viewing conditions.
The Safety Data Sheet is tied to the MyPerfectColor paint product and chemistry, not to the Sherwin Williams 37311 color name by itself. To find it, use the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page for the product you are ordering.
If you are comparing products, make sure you are looking at the SDS for the specific MyPerfectColor format you plan to use, such as spray paint or another matched product type. The color reference alone does not determine the SDS.
Yes, but plastics vary widely, so the right prep matters. A match of Sherwin Williams 37311 can work on many plastic parts, but you should test on the actual material first because some plastics are harder to coat than others.
MyPerfectColor spray paint is intended to stick well to most plastics, and using the MyPerfectColor primer can improve adhesion. For plastic items such as covers, housings, trim pieces, or other molded parts, the safest approach is to prep the surface, use primer when needed, and test before finishing the full part.
Use light, even coats rather than one heavy pass. With a match of Sherwin Williams 37311, holding a consistent distance, overlapping each pass, and keeping the motion steady helps reduce runs, uneven sheen, and heavy film build.
This is especially important on small parts and detail items such as grilles, brackets, hardware, frames, or fixtures. Heavy application can make the color build look muddy or uneven, while multiple light coats usually give better control over the final appearance. If the surface is difficult or highly visible, testing a spray pattern first is a practical way to reduce risk.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams 37311 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 37311. 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 37311, 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.