Match of Sherwin Williams™ SW9550 Mercurial *

Confirm SW9550 Mercurial from a physical swatch, a known existing painted item, or another trusted original-brand reference before you order. Do not rely on a screen view alone, since monitors can shift how the color looks.

MyPerfectColor makes a match to the selected brand color reference, so the key decision is verifying that SW9550 Mercurial is the exact target color you want.

Yes. With SW9550 Mercurial, finish changes how much light reflects off the painted surface, which can change how the color reads after application. The same color can look slightly different on a matte, satin, or glossier coating.

If you are matching a specific part or replacing a coated piece, choose the finish that fits the project and the surface you are painting, because finish is a practical coating variable, not just a visual preference.

For SW9550 Mercurial, apply light, even coats instead of one heavy pass. Keep a consistent spray distance, overlap each pass slightly, and move at a steady speed so the color builds smoothly.

Heavy coats can cause runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy-looking build. If you are spraying a small part, test on a scrap piece first and follow the product directions for recoat timing.

Before applying SW9550 Mercurial, clean the surface, remove grease or residue, and mask off any areas you do not want coated. If the surface is glossy or slick, light scuffing may help the coating grip better where appropriate.

Because different substrates behave differently, it is a good idea to test SW9550 Mercurial on the actual item before doing the full application.

Before ordering SW9550 Mercurial, confirm the exact color reference, the product type you need, the sheen, and the quantity. Custom-made color matches are made to order, so it is important to verify those details before checkout.

Because these are custom color orders, they are not returnable or refundable. Double-checking the reference now helps avoid ordering the wrong match for your project.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW9550 Mercurial in its color archive. This enables us to make paint and verify that it matches the original.

Please note that if your material is not new then the paint may not work for touch up as your material has aged and is likely different than it was when new. Learn more about our color matching accuracy. If you need a touch up application, send us a part and 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.

To make spray paint matched to Sherwin Williams SW9550 Mercurial. 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.

The 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge how much spray you'll need as it is highly dependent on how it is applied. It is better to have too much than run short.

While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the Sherwin Williams SW9550 Mercurial, we don't provide any crossover information because this is a subjective determination. Every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another company's color collection, so determining which color is the best approximation is a judgement call.

However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Related Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the company 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.