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Match of Benjamin Moore™ 1378 Lazy Afternoon *
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A match of Benjamin Moore 1378 Lazy Afternoon reads as a muted, medium-dark rose-violet with a cool lean and a soft gray cast. It has enough depth to feel subdued rather than bright, and the low-to-moderate chroma keeps the color from appearing overly saturated.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to 1378 Lazy Afternoon can be useful on small parts and details where a controlled violet-plum color is needed. It can work on metal brackets, switch covers, speaker grilles, vent registers, picture frames, shelf supports, mailbox hardware, railings, and other sprayable components that need a coordinated finish without a loud color shift.
Because this is a relatively dark color, the final appearance can change with substrate condition, film build, and sheen. Smooth, even prep helps the color read more consistently, while uneven surfaces, scratches, or patchy priming may show through more easily. A glossier finish can also make the cool violet character read a bit deeper and more reflective than a flatter finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Match of Benjamin Moore™ 1378 Lazy Afternoon *
Is MyPerfectColor 1378 Lazy Afternoon the same as Benjamin Moore 1378 Lazy Afternoon paint?
No. MyPerfectColor supplies its own paint matched to Benjamin Moore 1378 Lazy Afternoon. It is a match of the selected brand color, not Benjamin Moore's original paint product.
For Benjamin Moore colors in this collection, order the MyPerfectColor match in a non-housepaint format such as custom spray paint or another specialty format that fits your project.
How should I spray Benjamin Moore 1378 Lazy Afternoon to avoid runs or uneven sheen?
Use light, even coats and keep the spray pattern moving so you do not flood one area with wet paint. Heavy passes can cause runs, patchy coverage, or a muddy-looking finish.
For Benjamin Moore 1378 Lazy Afternoon, a consistent spray distance and good overlap between passes usually give a smoother result than trying to cover in one thick coat. Let each coat flash off before applying the next coat.
Can Benjamin Moore 1378 Lazy Afternoon be used on plastic parts, and should I prime first?
Yes, MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to Benjamin Moore 1378 Lazy Afternoon can be used on many plastic parts, but plastics vary a lot. The safest approach is to test on the actual part first because some plastics are slick, flexible, or harder to coat than others.
If you want better adhesion, use the MyPerfectColor primer for Acrylic Enamel before painting. That is especially useful on plastic surfaces where the coating needs extra grip.
What prep is needed before applying Benjamin Moore 1378 Lazy Afternoon over metal or an existing coating?
Clean the metal first so dust, oil, wax, and other contamination do not interfere with adhesion. If the surface is glossy or the old coating is sound, scuffing helps the new coat bond better.
If there is rust, peeling paint, or another surface problem, address that before painting. The condition of the existing coating, along with its gloss and texture, can change how Benjamin Moore 1378 Lazy Afternoon looks even when the color match is correct.
How do I choose a sheen for Benjamin Moore 1378 Lazy Afternoon when ordering custom spray paint?
Pick the sheen based on the part you are coating and how the finished item will be used. Lower sheen finishes usually hide texture better, while higher sheen finishes reflect more light and are easier to wipe clean.
Because sheen changes how Benjamin Moore 1378 Lazy Afternoon reads on the finished surface, the same color can look different in matte, satin, or gloss. Choose the finish that best fits the item rather than assuming the color will look identical in every sheen.
What kinds of projects work well with Benjamin Moore 1378 Lazy Afternoon in custom spray paint?
A match of Benjamin Moore 1378 Lazy Afternoon is a good fit for small or awkward items where brushing is inefficient, such as trim details, vents, switch covers, hardware, railings, pipes, brackets, frames, and accessories. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint makes it easier to coat removable parts and repeat the same color across different materials.
For Benjamin Moore colors, MyPerfectColor offers the match in non-housepaint formats rather than interior or exterior house paint options, so it is best suited to parts and components that need a color-coordinated finish.
How quickly will I receive my paint matched to Benjamin Moore 1378 Lazy Afternoon?
All paint is custom-made to order. While most orders ship within 48 hours, the lead-time for paint made to match Benjamin Moore 1378 Lazy Afternoon depends on the type of paint needed. Interior and exterior house paints usually ship within 1 to 3 business days, while custom spray paint typically takes 3-5 business days to ship. The transit time depends on your location and the shipping method you choose. If your need is immediate, select Expedited Production during checkout. Most expedited production orders ship within 24 hours on business days. Please contact MyPerfectColor if you are concerned about a specific deadline. We do our best to make sure you get your paint on time. Learn more about paint lead times at MyPerfectColor.
What are the RGB, HEX and LRV values for Benjamin Moore 1378 Lazy Afternoon?
The RGB values for Benjamin Moore 1378 Lazy Afternoon are 136, 105, 130 and the HEX code is #886982. The LRV for Benjamin Moore 1378 Lazy Afternoon is 16.97. The LRV stands for Light Reflectance Value and measures the percentage of light that a color reflects. Learn more about Light Reflectance Values and using RGB and Hex codes for paint.
What is spray paint matched to Benjamin Moore 1378 Lazy Afternoon made of? And how much area will one can cover?
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 1378 Lazy Afternoon 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.
Is Benjamin Moore Paint used to make Benjamin Moore 1378 Lazy Afternoon?
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.
Can I buy Benjamin Moore 1378 Lazy Afternoon locally?
You would have to ask around locally. MyPerfectColor can make and ship the Benjamin Moore 1378 Lazy Afternoon in a variety of paint types, but we are not able to comment on what other suppliers can provide. MyPerfectColor is not just working off a formula in a database - we compare every batch against the original color to verify the color accuracy. MyPerfectColor has extensive color matching capabilities and more than ten times the number of pigments available to a typical paint store.
How do I convert Benjamin Moore 1378 Lazy Afternoon to a different color from another paint company?
While we can provide Benjamin Moore 1378 Lazy Afternoon 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.
Color details
RGB 136, 105, 130
HEX: #886982
LRV: 16.97%
Color properties
Color Type:
Standard
Hide:
Standard
Match Source:
Brochure/swatch book
Match Type:
Physical match
Textured:
No
Source on hand:
Yes
Color Category:
Paint
