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A match of Duron 8001W Nimbus Blue is a very light blue with a noticeable gray cast and low chroma. It reads cool and quiet rather than bright, with enough blue to register clearly while the gray softens the color overall.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected Duron color reference can be useful for vents, switch covers, speaker grilles, PVC trim pieces, shelf brackets, mailboxes, frames, hardware, and other small parts where a restrained blue-gray finish is needed on a sprayable surface. It can also work on removable fixtures, light-duty furniture accents, and accessory parts that need to coordinate with a known paint color without drawing extra attention to the object itself.
Because this is a light color, it may show darker substrate color, repairs, or uneven prep more readily than deeper shades. Coverage can improve with proper surface preparation and even film build, and the final appearance can shift with sheen, substrate, and spray thickness. On smooth metal, plastic, and previously coated parts, careful prep and a test application are especially useful for consistent results.
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Duron paints have been used at the Pentagon, Walt Disney World and in other famous locations. Duron focused on meeting the needs of professional painters. They were acquired by Sherwin-Williams in 2004.
MyPerfectColor is able to match all of the Duron paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Duron 8001W Nimbus Blue by matching the original Duron color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Duron paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of Duron 8001W Nimbus Blue and may not match Duron Color standards. Refer to Duron Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Duron 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 the 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.
Not always. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Duron 8001W Nimbus Blue can look different after it is applied because lighting, sheen, the surrounding surfaces, and the substrate all affect how the color reads.
If the part will sit next to an existing painted surface, the safest approach is to evaluate it in the final location after application. A match to 8001W Nimbus Blue is made to the color reference, but the finished appearance can still shift once it is on the actual item.
The Safety Data Sheet is tied to the MyPerfectColor product, not the Duron 8001W Nimbus Blue color name by itself. You can find MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets here: https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm.
If you are ordering a different MyPerfectColor format matched to 8001W Nimbus Blue, check the SDS for the specific product you plan to use.
Choose the sheen based on how the part will be used and how you want the finished surface to perform. Higher sheen options are usually more reflective and easier to wipe clean, while lower sheen options are less reflective and can hide minor surface variation better.
For MyPerfectColor paint matched to Duron 8001W Nimbus Blue, the sheen also changes how the color reads. If you are matching an existing item, try to select the sheen that most closely matches the surrounding surface so the finished piece looks consistent.
Coverage depends on the size of the part, the surface texture, the hiding power needed, the application method, and how many coats you plan to apply. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat. Other paints typically cover between 400 and 600 square feet.
Because Duron 8001W Nimbus Blue is a light color, you may need extra material if the surface underneath is dark, uneven, or porous. Plan for additional coats if you want even coverage on the finished item.
Yes. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Duron 8001W Nimbus Blue is often used on small parts and fixtures such as switch covers, vents, speaker grilles, brackets, trim pieces, knobs, and similar items where a smooth sprayed finish is useful.
For these projects, surface prep matters. Clean the part, prepare the substrate as needed, and make sure the product format you choose is appropriate for the material. Allow the coating to dry fully before handling or reinstalling the item.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Duron 8001W Nimbus Blue 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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MyPerfectColor offers custom spray paint matched to Duron 8001W Nimbus Blue which enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish. It is difficult to gauge spray paint coverage because it depends on how you apply it and the amount of overspray, but generally the 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. This paint sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.
While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the Duron 8001W Nimbus Blue, 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.