Match of CertainTeed™ Charcoal Gray *

Yes, if you are repairing factory-finished siding, the right starting point is a MyPerfectColor product matched to CertainTeed Charcoal Gray 493625 that is explicitly labeled Original Material Match. That option is the one intended for direct touch up because it includes a sheen match.

This is the right path for scratches, rub marks, missed cuts, edge damage, and similar field or service damage. If the repair is on older installed material, the result can still vary because age, texture, and weathering affect how the color reads.

Not always. CertainTeed Charcoal Gray 493625 is a factory color reference, but an installed siding surface can change over time from sun exposure, weathering, chalking, sheen change, or batch variation.

If the material is aged or highly visible, the safest approach is to compare against an existing part or a site sample rather than assuming the brand color alone will blend perfectly. That helps set the right expectation before you order.

For direct touch up on factory-finished building materials in CertainTeed Charcoal Gray 493625, choose the product option that says Original Material Match. That is the format intended for touch up because it includes a sheen match.

Water-based housepaint and specialty products such as urethane or epoxy can still be color-matched to CertainTeed Charcoal Gray 493625, but they should not be treated as direct touch-up products for the factory-finished surface. They are better for separate parts, broader repainting, or coordinated components.

CertainTeed Charcoal Gray 493625 is a siding color reference, so it is commonly used to match exterior cladding and related pieces such as trim, soffit, fascia, shutters, and nearby accessories that need to blend with the same finish family.

If you are touching up the original factory-finished surface, use Original Material Match. If you are painting a separate replacement part or an accessory, choose the MyPerfectColor product format that fits the substrate and the application, then match it to this color reference.

Yes, if the installed siding has weathered, faded, or changed sheen, an existing part or factory sample is often a better reference than the color name alone. That is especially true for high-visibility repairs or jobs with tight approval limits.

Using a sample can improve confidence on CertainTeed Charcoal Gray 493625 when you need to match the actual installed surface, not just the nominal brand color. It is also helpful when finish details like sheen and texture matter as much as the color itself.

It depends. MyPerfectColor matches the color of the CertainTeed Charcoal Gray 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 CertainTeed Charcoal Gray is based on matching an official CertainTeed color sample. The color and sheen of your specific CertainTeed 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.

Learn more about our color matching service.

MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to CertainTeed Charcoal Gray 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 CertainTeed Charcoal Gray 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 CertainTeed color samples. A sample of the CertainTeed Charcoal Gray 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.