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Match of Cerakote™ Crushed Orchid H-314 *
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A match of Cerakote Crushed Orchid H-314 reads as a muted blue-violet with a cool cast and clear gray influence. Its low LRV keeps it on the darker side, while the modest chroma keeps the color restrained rather than bright or pastel.
For touch-up after transportation damage, installation damage, fabrication work, service marks, or missed spots in the original finish, MyPerfectColor precisely matches the color and finish. That makes it useful for coated enclosures, brackets, frames, railings, housings, screw heads, trim plugs, end caps, and other ancillary items that need to coordinate with a finished assembly.
Because the color is relatively dark, the condition of the substrate can matter if the base is much lighter or uneven. Small repair areas may still show differences in sheen, film build, or texture beside a cured finish, so a liquid match should be treated as a color-and-finish match rather than a promise of identical appearance on an aged part.
This color also works for sample panels, prototypes, replacement details, and other fabricated parts where the reference color is the main target. For close visual decisions on weathered or highly visible parts, an existing part or approved sample is the safer comparison point.
Similar colors:
Bright Purple H-217
Multicam Dark Grey H-345
Polar Blue H-326
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About Cerakote Paint
Cerakote® is the world leader in firearm coatings. Since 1984, Cerakote has focused on developing and manufacturing ceramic coatings which are used by more firearm manufacturers than any other firearm coating.
Matching Cerakote Paint Colors
MyPerfectColor is able match most of the Cerakote paint colors in touch up paint. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to precisely match the color and sheen of the original Cerakote color by matching the original Cerakote swatches (when purchasing spray paint, paint pens and brush in cap bottles). MyPerfectColor is not using Cerakote paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Cerakote Color and may not match Cerakote Color standards. Refer to Cerakote Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Cerakote color. If you intend to touch up paint that is old, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Match of Cerakote™ Crushed Orchid H-314 *
Will MyPerfectColor's match of Cerakote Crushed Orchid H-314 look exactly like my cured existing finish?
MyPerfectColor precisely matches the color and finish of Cerakote Crushed Orchid H-314, but a cured part that is already installed or aged can still read differently from a fresh repair. Gloss, texture, age, weathering, cure, substrate, and batch variation can all affect how the finish appears beside the original part.
If the repair will sit next to an existing coated surface, treat the color reference as the starting point, not a guarantee of an invisible blend. When possible, compare against the actual part or an approved sample before ordering.
Can I use Cerakote Crushed Orchid H-314 for touch-up after shipping, installation, or fabrication damage?
Yes. A match of Cerakote Crushed Orchid H-314 is a practical match for touch-up work after transportation damage, installation damage, fabrication damage, field modification damage, chips, scratches, rub marks, drilled holes, cut edges, or missed spots in the original finish.
Order it as MyPerfectColor touch-up paint matched to the color and finish of the reference. For best results, clean the area first and use the format that fits the repair size, such as touch-up paint, spray paint, or paint pens.
Can Cerakote Crushed Orchid H-314 be used on screw heads, plastic snaps, and other ancillary parts?
Yes. A match of Cerakote Crushed Orchid H-314 is often used to coordinate small ancillary items such as screw heads, rivet heads, plastic snaps, trim plugs, end caps, clips, covers, fastener hardware, and brackets that cannot go through the original coating process.
MyPerfectColor can supply a custom-matched paint that precisely matches the color and finish so those separate parts blend with the coated assembly. Because the substrate is different, test a hidden area first if the part has a critical appearance requirement.
If I order Cerakote Crushed Orchid H-314 as a liquid paint match, will it look the same as the original cured finish?
MyPerfectColor precisely matches the color and finish of Cerakote Crushed Orchid H-314, but a fresh liquid repair can still look different next to an existing cured finish. The original part may have its own gloss, texture, film build, cure history, and wear pattern that the new repair cannot fully duplicate.
Use the color reference for touch-up, replacement parts, sample panels, or fabrication work where close coordination matters. If the match will be viewed side by side with an existing part, the safest approach is to compare against the actual part or an approved sample before you place the order.
Is Cerakote Crushed Orchid H-314 mainly used for manufacturer, fabricator, and maintenance touch-up work?
Yes. Cerakote Crushed Orchid H-314 fits the kind of work manufacturers, fabricators, powder coaters, OEMs, metal shops, job shops, installers, and maintenance teams usually need: touch-up, sample panels, prototypes, fabricated add-ons, replacement parts, and small coordinated components.
This collection is intended for practical coating reference matching, not decorative color shopping. If you are ordering for a repair or a separate part, choose the format that matches the job and confirm the reference color before finalizing the order.
How quickly will I receive my paint matched to Cerakote Crushed Orchid H-314?
Can I use this as touch up paint for the Cerakote Crushed Orchid H-314 coating?
Yes, you can use the acrylic enamel paint as a touch up for the Cerakote Crushed Orchid H-314 coating. MyPerfectColor precisely matches the color and sheen of the official Cerakote color sample. However, there may be some variation to your specific coating material due to aging, paint differences and application method. For ultra-critical matching requirements, you may consider having MyPerfectColor create a touch up solution precisely matching the color and sheen of your specific coating batch by sending us an actual part.
Learn more about our color matching services.
What type of paint is used to make touch up for the Cerakote Crushed Orchid H-314? And how much area will one can of spray paint cover?
To make touch up paint for the Cerakote Crushed Orchid H-314, 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.
MyPerfectColor offers two spray can sizes - 11oz net weight and 4.5oz net weight. The 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. The smaller can, which is perfect for manufacturers who want to include a can with product shipments, will cover about 7 square feet.
Will the paint match both the color and the sheen of the original Cerakote Crushed Orchid H-314 coating?
MyPerfectColor acrylic enamel paint matching the Cerakote Crushed Orchid H-314 will match both the color and sheen. MyPerfectColor precisely matches the original coating to serve as touch up paint. MyPerfectColor is matching from original Cerakote metal swatches. There may be variation due to batch processes, aging and paint type differences. Learn more about touch up paint solutions.
How does MyPerfectColor match paint to the Cerakote Crushed Orchid H-314 color?
MyPerfectColor has the original Cerakote Crushed Orchid H-314 sample in our color archive. We are able to make paint and verify that it matches the original.
Please note that there maybe differences between the color sample in our archive and your materials due to variation in manufacturing processes, aging, etc.
MyPerfectColor matches the Cerakote Crushed Orchid H-314 by scanning the sample with state of the art spectrophotometer and color matching software. The color match is refined through an iterative process to improve the match accuracy of both the color and sheen. MyPerfectColor has an extensive pigment library of over 100 different pigments that include organic and inorganic dispersions, aluminum, bronze and mica-based metallics and pearlescents, and fluorescent pigments. MyPerfectColor can achieve any sheen between flat and gloss. Note that difficult to match colors like metallics, pearlescents, and fluorescents will not match precisely - MyPerfectColor will get as close as possible, but the quality of these matches will not be as good due to the inherent limitations of matching these types of effect colors. Learn more about our color matching services.
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