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A match of Dunn Edwards DET466 Monarch Migration is a medium-depth warm brown with a clay-like red-orange undertone. It reads earthy rather than clean or neutral, with enough chroma to show its warm cast without turning bright.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to this color is a practical choice for metal and plastic parts that need a warm brown finish, such as HVAC vents, switch plates, speaker grilles, shelf brackets, railings, mailbox hardware, frames, and furniture accents. It can also work on PVC trim pieces, access covers, knobs, and other removable components where a consistent color match matters more than a broad decorative effect.
As a mid-tone color, it usually has better coverage than very light colors, but darker or uneven substrates can still influence the final read, especially on edges and textured surfaces. Sheen also matters: gloss can make the brown look a little deeper and bring out surface defects, while flatter finishes tend to soften the red-orange undertone. Good prep and even film build help the match read more consistently across metal, wood, and plastic.
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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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Please confirm the Dunn Edwards color reference, the MyPerfectColor product type, the sheen, and the quantity before you order a match of DET466 Monarch Migration. Custom-made color matches are made to your order, so they should be chosen carefully.
If you need the color for a specific part, fixture, or surface, make sure the product format fits that use before checkout. That helps reduce the risk of ordering a non-returnable custom match that does not fit the job.
Plastics vary a lot, so a match of Dunn Edwards DET466 Monarch Migration should be tested on the actual plastic before you commit to the full project. Surface prep and the specific type of plastic can change adhesion and final appearance.
MyPerfectColor spray paint is designed to adhere well to most plastics, and using the MyPerfectColor primer for Acrylic Enamel can improve adhesion on difficult surfaces. If the item is smooth, flexible, or unknown, a test panel is the safest way to confirm the result before painting the finished part.
For metal or an existing finish, clean the surface first so dirt, oil, and other contamination do not interfere with adhesion. If the metal has rust or the old coating is loose, that should be addressed before you spray a match of Dunn Edwards DET466 Monarch Migration.
Light scuffing can help the new coating grab a sound surface, but the condition of the old coating still matters. Gloss, texture, and wear in the existing finish can affect how the matched color reads after application, so prep the part as thoroughly as the substrate allows.
Finish changes how much light the coating reflects, so the same match of Dunn Edwards DET466 Monarch Migration can look different in different sheens. A flatter finish usually looks less reflective, while a higher-sheen finish reflects more light and can make the color read differently on the item.
When you order, choose the finish you actually need for the part being painted. Sheen is a practical coating choice, not just a style choice, because it affects the way the matched color appears once it is on the surface.
The SDS is tied to the specific MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not to the Dunn Edwards color name alone. To get the correct safety information for a match of DET466 Monarch Migration, use the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets section for the product you plan to order.
If you are choosing between formats, check the SDS for that exact MyPerfectColor paint type rather than assuming the color reference by itself tells you the safety details.
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 DET466 Monarch Migration 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 DET466 Monarch Migration 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 DET466 Monarch Migration 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.