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A match of Benjamin Moore 1490 Country Life is a muted, low-chroma earthy brown with khaki and olive influence. It reads medium-dark to dark, with a soft gray cast and restrained warmth rather than a clear yellow or green.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected Benjamin Moore color can be used on metal brackets, vent covers, switch plates, mailboxes, railing parts, speaker grilles, shelving supports, PVC trim pieces, and hardware when a subdued earth tone is needed. On small parts and accessories, this kind of color can help a replacement piece or added detail blend with other finished surfaces without drawing extra attention.
Because this color is fairly dark and muted, it usually reads close to the substrate color and does not depend on strong saturation to hold its appearance. Surface prep, film build, and finish can still change how brown, olive, or gray it looks; smoother surfaces often read a little deeper, while rougher or more porous substrates can make it appear flatter and slightly lighter. Even coverage and proper priming are helpful when spraying mixed materials or previously coated parts.
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Benjamin Moore has set the standard for excellence with their large selection of authentic colors such as the Benjamin Moore 1490 Country Life.
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Confirm the target color from a physical Benjamin Moore swatch, a known existing color reference, or an approved sample of 1490 Country Life before you order. MyPerfectColor makes a match of Benjamin Moore 1490 Country Life to the original brand color target, not to a screen image or a photo.
If you are matching an existing painted item, remember that age, sheen, and substrate can change how it looks. If the reference is uncertain, the risk of ordering the wrong match is higher.
Start by cleaning the surface so it is free of dust, grease, wax, and loose coating. If the item is glossy or slick, a light scuff may help the new coating grip better. Mask any areas you do not want painted and test on the actual part before doing the full application.
For a match of Benjamin Moore 1490 Country Life, good prep matters because substrate condition can change how the finished color reads. If the material is unfamiliar or difficult, a small test application is the safest way to check adhesion and appearance before you commit to the full project.
Order carefully, because custom-made color matches are made to your selected reference and are not returnable or refundable. Before buying, confirm the exact Benjamin Moore 1490 Country Life reference, choose the right MyPerfectColor format for your project, and verify the amount you need.
For Benjamin Moore colors, MyPerfectColor supplies its own custom-matched paint in specialty formats rather than Benjamin Moore's original paint line. If the reference or format is uncertain, it is better to confirm that before placing the order.
Coverage depends on the size of the item, the texture of the surface, the application method, and how many coats are needed. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, while other paints often cover about 400 to 600 square feet, depending on the product and the surface.
A match of Benjamin Moore 1490 Country Life may need more material on rough, porous, or dark substrates, or when you want even hiding across a larger area. If you are unsure, plan extra paint rather than trying to stretch a single container too far.
Yes. A match of Benjamin Moore 1490 Country Life is well suited to custom spray paint for small parts such as switch covers, vents, speaker grilles, knobs, brackets, trim pieces, and similar items where a smooth spray finish is practical.
For these projects, the color match is only part of the result. Surface prep, film build, and the underlying material can affect the final look, so test the spray on the actual part before painting all of the pieces.
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 1490 Country Life 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.
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.
While we can provide Benjamin Moore 1490 Country Life 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.