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Match of Formica™ 8823-90 Patina Gloss *
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A match of Formica 8823-90 Patina Gloss is a warm, medium brown with a muted olive-yellow undertone. It reads more earthy than clean, with moderate depth and relatively low chroma, so it does not push into a vivid or red-brown direction. The gloss reference suggests a smoother, more reflective finish than a flat brown, which can make the color appear a little richer on small parts.
For practical spray-paint use, this color can help with separate laminate-related parts that need to coordinate with the Formica reference: replacement edge pieces, trim caps, access panels, vent covers, grille frames, shelf supports, brackets, hardware covers, display components, and other paintable accessories. When a factory-finished surface has shipping damage, installation wear, field cutting marks, or service damage, only an Original Material Match product should be used for direct touch up in this collection because it includes a sheen match.
Because this is a medium-depth brown, it usually covers more predictably than a very light color, but the gloss level and substrate still matter. Gloss, texture, embossing, and wear on the installed part can make the repair read differently beside the existing surface, and older material may look slightly different from a fresh color reference. For replacement pieces or coordinated components, a matched finish can be more useful than trying to blend a small repair into aged material.
For direct touch up on factory-finished laminate surfaces, choose Original Material Match when available; it is the option that includes a sheen match. Water-based housepaint and specialty products such as urethane or epoxy can be used for broader repainting or separate parts, but they are not the direct-touch-up choice for this kind of building-material reference.
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8823-58 Patina Matte
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About Formica Colors
For over 100 years, Formica has been a worldwide leading provider of designed surfaces for commercial and residential customers. Formica is the world’s largest manufacturer of high pressure laminate (HPL).
Matching Formica Colors
MyPerfectColor is able match all of the Formica colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Formica color by matching the original Formica color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Formica paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Formica Color and may not match Formica Color standards. Refer to Formica Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Formica color. If you intend to touch up paint that has been on your fixtures 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Match of Formica™ 8823-90 Patina Gloss *
For Formica 8823-90 Patina Gloss, which MyPerfectColor product should I order for touch up after shipping damage, installation damage, or field work?
For direct touch up on Formica 8823-90 Patina Gloss, choose an option that explicitly says Original Material Match. That is the product type in this collection that includes a sheen match, which matters on factory-finished laminate surfaces after chips, scratches, edge damage, or service work.
If you are repairing a small area beside an existing installed surface, the color reference is still the starting point, but the final result can vary because the surrounding material may have different sheen, texture, embossing, or age.
Why can Formica 8823-90 Patina Gloss look different next to an older installed surface even when the color match is correct?
Formica 8823-90 Patina Gloss identifies the factory color reference, but an installed surface may have changed over time. Sun exposure, weathering, chalking, sheen change, texture, and batch variation can make the aged part read differently next to a fresh match.
If the repair area is highly visible or the surface has aged, the safest approach is to expect some variation and, when possible, compare against an existing part or sample before ordering.
For Formica 8823-90 Patina Gloss, which product formats are right for direct touch up and which are better for other jobs?
For direct touch up on Formica 8823-90 Patina Gloss, use Original Material Match when available because it includes a sheen match. That is the correct choice for factory-finished laminate touch-up work.
Other MyPerfectColor formats such as spray paint, paint pens, brush-in-cap bottles, interior/exterior housepaint, urethane, or epoxy may still be color-matched, but they should not be treated as direct touch-up products for this kind of surface unless the product listing specifically says Original Material Match.
How should I use Formica 8823-90 Patina Gloss for laminate displays, fixtures, or fabricated parts?
A match of Formica 8823-90 Patina Gloss is a laminate color reference, so it is commonly used when a display, fixture, edge detail, accessory, kiosk part, or other fabricated component needs to coordinate with that finish.
For those separate parts, order MyPerfectColor paint matched to the selected color reference and choose the product format based on the part you are painting. If the job is direct touch up on a factory-finished laminate surface, use Original Material Match instead of a general color-matched coating.
When is an existing part or factory sample better than using Formica 8823-90 Patina Gloss as the only reference?
Use an existing part or factory sample when the installed Formica 8823-90 Patina Gloss surface has aged, when the finish is highly visible, or when the approval tolerance is tight. In those cases, the actual part is often a better target than the nominal brand color alone.
If you only have the color reference, MyPerfectColor can still make a matched product, but a site-specific sample helps reduce the risk caused by sheen, texture, embossing, and age differences.
How quickly will I receive my paint matched to Formica 8823-90 Patina Gloss?
Can I use this Formica 8823-90 Patina Gloss paint to touch up my Formica laminate?
If you want to touch up, or need a precise match of the color and sheen of the Formica 8823-90 Patina Gloss, choose spray paint, paint pens or touch up bottles. However, keep in mind that our version of the Formica 8823-90 Patina Gloss is based on matching an official Formica color sample we have in our archives. The color and sheen of your specific Formica materials may vary. If your laminate is not new, then it is likely that the color has changed over time. If your need for a precise match is critical, we recommend that you send a sample so we can create a touch up solution precisely matching the materials of your specific batch.
Learn more about our color matching service.
What are the LRV, HEX, and RGB values for the Formica 8823-90 Patina Gloss?
What paint type is used to make spray paint matched to Formica 8823-90 Patina Gloss? And how many spray cans do I need?
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Formica 8823-90 Patina Gloss 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.
Can you paint Formica laminate with Formica 8823-90 Patina Gloss?
MyPerfectColor Paint matching the Formica 8823-90 Patina Gloss can be used to paint laminate and any other ancillary items you'd like to blend into your project. 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.
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.
How does MyPerfectColor match the Formica 8823-90 Patina Gloss?
MyPerfectColor has the original Formica color samples. A sample of the Formica 8823-90 Patina Gloss 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.
Do I need to prime before painting with the Formica 8823-90 Patina Gloss?