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Match of Formica™ 7747-58 Pencil Wood *
Actual color may vary from on-screen representation. Please view a physical color swatch or material sample to confirm your color choice prior to purchase.
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A match of Formica 7747-58 Pencil Wood reads as a medium-depth warm tan-brown with a muted golden cast. The color is earthy rather than bright, with moderate saturation and enough depth to hold its brown side without looking dark.
MyPerfectColor matched spray paint in this color can be useful on separate pieces that need to coordinate with a laminate finish, such as edge trims, display panels, sample boards, vent covers, access panels, speaker grilles, brackets, fastener covers, and replacement hardware. For direct touch up on factory-finished material after shipping, installation, field cutting, or service damage, choose Original Material Match when available because it includes a sheen match.
The LRV of 37.24 places it in a middle value range, so it will not behave like a pale beige or a near-black brown. The moderate chroma helps it stay recognizable as a warm wood tone, but finish, substrate, and surface texture can still shift how light or dense it appears after application. On aged installed material, the surrounding sheen and wear pattern may be as important as the color itself.
When the goal is a replacement part or accessory rather than an exact repair in place, the color reference is a practical starting point for coordinated painting of fabricated components. If the surface is embossed, weathered, or exposed beside older installed material, a site-specific check is often safer than relying on the brand name alone.
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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™ 7747-58 Pencil Wood *
Can Formica 7747-58 Pencil Wood be used for touch up after shipping damage, installation damage, or field cutting?
Yes, if you choose the MyPerfectColor option that explicitly says Original Material Match. For Formica 7747-58 Pencil Wood, that is the touch-up path because it includes a sheen match for factory-finished building materials.
If the repair is on older installed material, the original reference can still look different next to the existing surface because of age, wear, sheen change, texture, and batch variation.
Will Formica 7747-58 Pencil Wood match an older installed laminate surface exactly?
Not always. A match of Formica 7747-58 Pencil Wood is a factory color reference, but an installed surface can change over time from sun exposure, cleaning, abrasion, and normal aging.
Even when the color match is correct, the existing surface may read differently because of sheen, texture, embossing, and substrate differences. For a tight visual tolerance, an existing-part or site sample check is safer than relying on the reference alone.
Which MyPerfectColor product should I order for Formica 7747-58 Pencil Wood touch up versus a replacement part?
For direct touch up on Formica 7747-58 Pencil Wood, choose the product option that explicitly says Original Material Match because it includes a sheen match.
Other MyPerfectColor formats, such as water-based housepaint, urethane, epoxy, spray paint, paint pens, or brush-in-cap bottles, can still be color-matched options for separate parts, accessories, or broader repainting, but they should not be treated as direct touch-up products for factory-finished building materials unless the option clearly states Original Material Match.
Can Formica 7747-58 Pencil Wood be used to coordinate laminate fixtures, trim pieces, or display parts?
Yes. A match of Formica 7747-58 Pencil Wood is a laminate color reference, so MyPerfectColor can make a matched paint for coordinated parts such as fixtures, trim details, edge pieces, accessories, sample boards, kiosks, panels, and fabricated components.
If you are repairing the original laminate surface itself, use the Original Material Match option. If you are painting a separate part that needs to blend with nearby Formica laminate, a matched color for that part is the better fit.
How do I improve consistency when reordering Formica 7747-58 Pencil Wood for another project or another part?
Reorder by the exact color reference, Formica 7747-58 Pencil Wood, and use the same product type and finish for each part you want to coordinate.
Even with the same color reference, final appearance can still change with substrate, surface prep, surrounding material age, and application method. If you are matching an installed piece, especially one that is older or has seen wear, using an existing sample or approved part is the safer way to confirm the result before you commit to a larger order.
How quickly will I receive my paint matched to Formica 7747-58 Pencil Wood?
Can I use this Formica 7747-58 Pencil Wood 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 7747-58 Pencil Wood, choose spray paint, paint pens or touch up bottles. However, keep in mind that our version of the Formica 7747-58 Pencil Wood 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 7747-58 Pencil Wood?
What paint type is used to make spray paint matched to Formica 7747-58 Pencil Wood? 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 7747-58 Pencil Wood 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 7747-58 Pencil Wood?
MyPerfectColor Paint matching the Formica 7747-58 Pencil Wood 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 7747-58 Pencil Wood?
MyPerfectColor has the original Formica color samples. A sample of the Formica 7747-58 Pencil Wood 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 7747-58 Pencil Wood?