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A match of Sherwin Williams SW9563 Bedrock is a light gray with a very low-chroma, muted character. It sits close to neutral, with only a faint warm green-yellow cast, so it reads as a restrained color rather than a crisp or bright gray.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to SW9563 Bedrock can be used on vents, switch plates, speaker grilles, brackets, shelving hardware, mailbox parts, PVC trim pieces, and other small components where a quiet gray needs to carry across metal, plastic, wood, or previously coated surfaces.
Because this is a light color, coverage over dark, uneven, or strongly colored substrates can take extra coats for a uniform result. The subtle undertone can also shift a bit with sheen and texture, so a smooth gloss finish may read slightly differently than the same color on matte or rough surfaces. Surface prep and even film build matter more than they do with deeper neutrals.
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The SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY was founded by Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams in 1866. Today, the company is a global leader in the development, manufacture and sale of coatings and related products.
MyPerfectColor matches all of the Sherwin-Williams paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Sherwin-Williams color by matching the original Sherwin-Williams color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Sherwin-Williams paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Sherwin-Williams Color and may not match Sherwin-Williams Color standards. Refer to Sherwin-Williams Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Sherwin-Williams color. If you intend to touch up paint that has been on your walls for years, 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.
Confirm SW9563 Bedrock from a physical swatch, an existing painted part, or another known original brand color reference. Screen viewing alone can be unreliable because monitors and phones can shift the color. MyPerfectColor makes a custom match to the selected Sherwin Williams color reference, not to an on-screen approximation or to Sherwin Williams original paint.
If you need the result to coordinate with an existing item, verify the target color before you place the order. That reduces the risk of choosing the wrong reference color and ordering a match that does not fit your project.
For SW9563 Bedrock, use light, even coats instead of one heavy pass. Keep the can moving, overlap each pass slightly, and hold a consistent distance so the film builds evenly. Heavy passes can cause runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy-looking build, especially on detailed parts.
Let each coat flash off before applying the next one. That gives you more control over hide and helps the matched color read more consistently on the finished item. This is especially useful on trim pieces, fixtures, and other parts where spray application is the main advantage.
SW9563 Bedrock custom spray paint is useful when you need a match of the color on parts that are awkward or inefficient to brush, such as trim details, fixtures, railings, vents, pipes, hardware, accessories, and other removable components. It is also a practical option for small items that need a repeatable color reference.
MyPerfectColor supplies its own paint matched to SW9563 Bedrock, so you can order the color in a format that fits the part instead of trying to force a brush application onto a small or detailed surface.
Yes, SW9563 Bedrock custom spray paint can be used on many plastic parts, but plastics vary a lot and some need different prep or primer to hold up well. It is best to test the actual material before committing to the full project.
Using the MyPerfectColor primer can improve adhesion on difficult plastic surfaces. If the part has a low-energy surface or an unknown plastic type, proper prep and a test spray are the safest way to reduce adhesion risk.
Before applying SW9563 Bedrock to metal or over an older coating, clean the surface, remove contamination, and scuff glossy areas so the new coating has something to grip. If there is rust, corrosion, or failing paint, deal with that first because those issues can affect adhesion and appearance.
The condition of the existing coating also matters. Gloss, texture, and aging can change how SW9563 Bedrock looks once it is sprayed, so a test area is a smart step when you are coating metal parts, fixtures, or previously painted items.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW9563 Bedrock 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.
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To make spray paint matched to Sherwin Williams SW9563 Bedrock. 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 SW9563 Bedrock, 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.