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A match of Dunn Edwards DEC770 Drifting reads as a light, muted warm neutral with a beige-gray base and a subtle yellow cast. Its low chroma keeps it soft rather than crisp, so it tends to look steady and slightly earthy instead of bright or stark.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be used on vents, switch plates, speaker grilles, shelf brackets, picture frames, mailbox parts, handrails, PVC trim pieces, and other removable hardware. The color is quiet enough for coordinated architectural details, but still distinct on small parts that need to blend with an existing painted finish.
Because this is a light, low-saturation color, substrate color and surface prep can influence the final read, especially over darker or uneven bases. Multiple light coats usually produce a more even result than one heavy pass, and sheen differences can make the finish look warmer or cooler once it dries. If the part will live outdoors, the muted character should generally age more gently than a vivid color, but finish and exposure still matter.
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Dunn-Edwards has been the leading paint manufacturer in the Southwestern United States since 1925. They are committed to providing the superior products and services that their customers have come to expect. Their mission has always been to provide the best performing paint, in an environmentally sound manner to protect the health and well-being of their customers.
MyPerfectColor is able match all of the Dunn Edwards paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Dunn Edwards color by matching the original Dunn Edwards color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Dunn Edwards paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Dunn Edwards Color and may not match Dunn Edwards Color standards. Refer to Dunn Edwards Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Dunn Edwards 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.
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Yes. MyPerfectColor can make a custom spray paint match of DEC770 Drifting for many plastic projects, but plastics vary a lot, so a test on the actual part is important before you paint the full item.
If the plastic is slick or unknown, use the MyPerfectColor primer for acrylic enamel to improve adhesion and reduce the risk of peeling. That matters most on handled parts, outdoor pieces, and molded plastics that are hard to coat evenly.
Before applying a match of DEC770 Drifting to metal, clean off dirt, grease, and loose contamination, then scuff any sound glossy coating so the new paint can grip. Remove rust and do not paint over failing or peeling layers.
The condition of the old coating can change how DEC770 Drifting looks when it dries. Gloss, texture, and wear can all make the finished part read differently than a fresh, uniform surface, so test first if the item will sit beside other coated parts.
Yes. A MyPerfectColor match of DEC770 Drifting is well suited for baskets, frames, shelving, decor pieces, hardware, and other small items where spray application is practical and you want the part coordinated to a known color reference.
This is especially useful when the item is removable or when you need several pieces to share the same color. For best results, choose the format that fits the object and prepare the surface so the coating can bond properly.
Apply DEC770 Drifting in light, even coats rather than one heavy coat. Keep the can moving, overlap passes slightly, and hold a steady distance so the paint builds uniformly without runs, sags, or blotchy coverage.
Heavy passes can change the way the matched color reads by building texture or uneven sheen. If coverage is still building, let each coat flash off before the next pass and continue with several thin coats instead of forcing full coverage at once.
Choose the finish for DEC770 Drifting based on the part you are painting and how the item will be used. Higher gloss usually gives a harder, easier-to-clean surface, while lower gloss reduces reflectivity and can make the same color look softer.
Finish matters because sheen changes how a match of DEC770 Drifting appears on the final item. If the piece will be handled often, cleaned frequently, or installed beside other painted surfaces, pick the finish that best fits the use case before you order.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Dunn Edwards DEC770 Drifting 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 has an original sample of the Dunn Edwards DEC770 Drifting 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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While we can provide Dunn Edwards DEC770 Drifting in paint, we don't provide any crossover information. We've found that every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another brand.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the brand 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.