Match of Cerakote™ Northern Lights H-315 *

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A match of Cerakote Northern Lights H-315 is a dark, subdued blue-green-gray with a cool cast and low chroma. It reads muted rather than clean, with the blue and green held close enough to stay restrained instead of bright.

For touch-up after transportation damage, installation damage, fabrication work, field modifications, or missed spots in the original finish, MyPerfectColor precisely matches the color and finish in a custom spray paint made for coated parts. It can also be used on replacement brackets, end caps, screw heads, trim plugs, clips, vents, and other ancillary items that need to blend with a coated assembly, as well as sample panels and fabricated details that need the same coated-finish reference.

Because this is a dark, low-LRV color, scratches, sanding marks, and coverage variation can be more noticeable if the substrate is uneven or the film is too light. Finish matters as much as color here, and a fresh liquid touch-up can still read differently from an aged cured finish because gloss, texture, film build, and substrate all affect the final appearance. For side-by-side repairs on weathered parts, it is worth treating the reference color as the target while allowing for those finish differences.

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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.

If you need more assistance, please feel free to contact us and one of our expert staff would be happy to help.

Frequently Asked Questions About Match of Cerakote™ Northern Lights H-315 *

Will Cerakote Northern Lights H-315 match an older cured finish on an existing part exactly?

MyPerfectColor precisely matches the color and finish for Cerakote Northern Lights H-315, but an older cured part can still read differently than a fresh repair. Gloss, texture, age, weathering, cure, substrate, and batch variation can all affect how the finished part looks in place.

If the color has to blend beside an existing coated surface, compare against the actual part or an approved sample whenever possible. That is the safest way to judge whether a standard color reference is enough for your project.

Can Cerakote Northern Lights H-315 be used for touch-up after shipping damage, installation damage, or missed spots?

Yes. A match of Cerakote Northern Lights H-315 is a common touch-up reference for chips, scratches, rub marks, drilled holes, cut edges, field modifications, transport damage, installation damage, fabrication damage, and missed spots from the original finish process.

MyPerfectColor precisely matches the color and finish, which makes it suitable for repairing small areas or finishing details that were not fully coated the first time. For larger damage or highly visible areas, you may want to evaluate whether spot repair or refinishing the full part is the better choice.

Can Cerakote Northern Lights H-315 be used on screw heads, plastic snaps, or other small hardware that cannot be finished the same way as the main part?

Yes. A match of Cerakote Northern Lights H-315 is often used to coordinate ancillary parts such as screw heads, rivet heads, plastic snaps, trim plugs, end caps, clips, covers, fastener hardware, and brackets with a coated assembly.

These items usually cannot go through the same original coating process as the main part, so a matched paint is the practical way to keep them visually aligned. MyPerfectColor precisely matches the color and finish, making it a good choice when the goal is close coordination rather than recreating the full factory coating process.

How does a liquid match for Cerakote Northern Lights H-315 compare with the original cured finish?

A match of Cerakote Northern Lights H-315 is a coating color reference, and MyPerfectColor can make a liquid paint that precisely matches the color and finish. Even so, a fresh liquid repair can still look different beside an original cured surface because the original finish may have different gloss, texture, film build, and cure behavior.

That is why a correct color reference does not automatically guarantee an identical side-by-side appearance on an aged or already installed part. If the match is high visibility, use an existing part or approved sample as the reference when possible.

What product formats are available for Cerakote Northern Lights H-315, and how should I choose one?

A match of Cerakote Northern Lights H-315 is available in MyPerfectColor touch-up paint, custom spray paint, paint pens, brush-in-cap bottles, and other formats for coated-finish touch-up and ancillary-part matching.

Choose the format based on the part and the repair size. Small hardware and tight details are often easier with a paint pen or brush-in-cap bottle, while larger touch-up areas are usually better handled with spray paint. If you are matching a replacement part, fixture, or fabricated detail, choose the format that best fits the application method you will actually use.

How quickly will I receive my paint matched to Cerakote Northern Lights H-315?

All paint is custom-made to order. While most orders ship within 48 hours, the lead-time for paint made to match Cerakote Northern Lights H-315 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.

Can I use this as touch up paint for the Cerakote Northern Lights H-315 coating?

Yes, you can use the acrylic enamel paint as a touch up for the Cerakote Northern Lights H-315 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 Northern Lights H-315? And how much area will one can of spray paint cover?

To make touch up paint for the Cerakote Northern Lights H-315, 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 Northern Lights H-315 coating?

MyPerfectColor acrylic enamel paint matching the Cerakote Northern Lights H-315 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 Northern Lights H-315 color?

MyPerfectColor has the original Cerakote Northern Lights H-315 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 Northern Lights H-315 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.

Do I need a primer for Cerakote Northern Lights H-315?

The need for primer for Cerakote Northern Lights H-315 depends on the type of paint, the substrate being painted and where it will be located. See our Primer Selection Table to see what primer you might need and learn more about when you might need a primer. Most people don't use a primer for a touch up paint application, but a primer may improve adhesion and is typically recommended for exterior applications.