Match of James Hardie™ Gray Slate *

Yes, if the job is direct touch up on a factory-finished surface, choose an Original Material Match product for James Hardie Gray Slate 489561. That option is the right choice when you need a sheen match for scratches, rub marks, cut edges, or small service repairs. Other MyPerfectColor formats can be color-matched, but they should not be treated as the direct touch-up option for factory-finished building materials.

Not always. James Hardie Gray Slate 489561 is the correct color reference, but an installed surface can change with sun exposure, moisture, chalking, texture wear, and sheen change. If you are touching up beside older material, the aged area may read differently even when the color match is right. For the tightest visual result, compare against the actual installed surface or use the most site-specific sample you have.

For direct touch up on factory-finished James Hardie Gray Slate 489561, order the option labeled Original Material Match because it includes a sheen match. Water-based housepaint and specialty products such as urethane or epoxy can still be color-matched, but they are better suited to separate parts, accessories, or broader repainting where direct touch-up performance is not the goal.

Use James Hardie Gray Slate 489561 as the reference when you need a replacement board, trim piece, soffit, fascia, gutter, flashing, vent, or other nearby exterior part to blend with the installed James Hardie siding system. If the job is a small repair on the original factory-finished surface, choose Original Material Match. If it is a separate part or accessory, the color-matched product can be used to coordinate the piece with the surrounding material.

Yes. James Hardie Gray Slate 489561 may read differently on an exposed installed surface because UV, weathering, moisture, and chalking can change the appearance over time. That is why touch up is best planned with the actual condition of the surface in mind, especially on older material. For new or replacement parts, the color reference is usually the most reliable starting point.

It depends. MyPerfectColor matches the color of the James Hardie Gray Slate but may not match the sheen. If you see Custom Sheen as a sheen option, this means we also match the sheen of the material, otherwise you would need to pick the closest sheen available. However, keep in mind that our version of the James Hardie Gray Slate is based on matching an official James Hardie color sample. The color and sheen of your specific James Hardie parts may vary. If your material is not new and has been exposed to the weather, then it is likely that the color has changed over time. MyPerfectColor samples not been exposed to sunlight and weather. If you need a touch up application, you may need to send us a part so we can create a touch up solution precisely matching the current color and sheen of your specific materials.

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MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to James Hardie Gray Slate 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 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.

MyPerfectColor Paint matching the James Hardie Gray Slate can be used to paint siding and any other items you'd like to blend into your exterior such as windows, doors, lights, pipes, gutters and vents. Many types of paint are available with no minimum order quantities. MyPerfectColor offers spray paint, paint pens, touch up bottles, water-based acrylics, epoxies, urethanes and a variety of other paints. The best paint for painting siding is exterior house paint (usually low lustre sheen). Spray paint works great for windows, doors, lights, pipes, vents and more.

Paint can be purchased by choosing the paint type above. Contact MyPerfectColor support if you have specific questions about the best paint to use for your project.

MyPerfectColor has the original James Hardie color samples. A sample of the James Hardie Gray Slate you are looking for is in our library. We are able to make paint and verify that it matches the original.

Please note that if your existing materials are not new and you are trying to touch up, they will have aged and are likely different now than they were when new. MyPerfectColor will be sending paint matching the sample at our facility which has not aged the same as your materials and may also be different due to other factors such as variations in manufacturing processes. If your match is critical, you may consider sending a part of your materials for precise color matching. Learn more about our color matching services.