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A match of Sherwin Williams 49698 reads as a very dark blue-gray with a cool cast and low chroma. It sits close to charcoal, but the blue-violet bias keeps it from reading as a plain black. In a metallic finish, the surface can show a little more depth and sheen variation than a flat dark neutral.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Sherwin Williams 49698 is useful for small parts that need a restrained dark finish, such as HVAC vents, speaker grilles, switch plates, brackets, railings, mailboxes, hardware, and removable trim pieces. It can also be applied to metal, plastic, wood, and previously coated items after proper preparation when the goal is to keep the part visually quiet rather than reflective.
Because this color is very dark, surface texture, sanding marks, and gloss changes can be easier to see on close inspection, especially on smooth metal or molded plastic. Film build and finish can change how strongly the cool cast and metallic depth show, so even application and good substrate prep matter. On exterior items, the darker tone can also make wear or uneven sheen more noticeable over time.
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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.
The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not to the 49698 color name by itself. Check the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page for the exact paint format you plan to order.
If you are buying 49698 in spray paint, use the SDS for that spray product rather than assuming one sheet covers every format.
Yes. MyPerfectColor 49698 can be a practical match for baskets, frames, shelving, decor pieces, hardware, and similar items when the goal is to coordinate the object to a known color reference.
This works best on small, removable, or detail parts where spray application is more practical than brushing. Make sure the product format and prep match the material you are painting, especially on metal, wood, plastic, or previously coated surfaces.
A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, but real coverage depends on the surface size, texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats you need.
If the item is rough, porous, dark, or heavily patched, plan for more material. If you are ordering 49698 in a different format, coverage expectations will be different from spray paint, so confirm the product type before buying.
Apply 49698 in light, even coats, keep a consistent distance from the surface, and overlap each pass slightly. Heavy passes can cause runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy-looking color build.
For better results, build coverage gradually instead of trying to finish in one wet coat. If the part has texture, old coatings, or a dark base color, expect that you may need additional coats for an even result.
MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, but plastics vary a lot, so testing on the actual part is the safest way to confirm adhesion and prep.
Clean the surface thoroughly and use the MyPerfectColor primer to improve adhesion when the substrate is hard to stick to. That is especially important for plastic trim, grilles, vents, or other low-energy surfaces.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams 49698 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 49698. 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 49698, 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.