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A match of Valspar 728-3 Victorian Chinese Red is a medium-depth, muted red with a warm brown cast. It reads more earthy than bright, with a brick-like character rather than a clear, primary red.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to this color works well on small parts and details that need a coordinated red-brown finish, such as metal brackets, railings, mailbox parts, speaker grilles, switch plates, vents, shutters, PVC trim pieces, frames, and hardware. It is also a practical choice for furniture accents, display components, and other removable items that spray evenly after proper prep.
Because this is a moderately saturated warm red, finish and substrate can shift how it reads: glossier finishes tend to make the color appear deeper, while flatter finishes can make the brown undertone more noticeable. On darker or uneven surfaces, a uniform base coat may help the color build more evenly.
As with most custom-matched spray paint, final appearance depends on film build, surface texture, and preparation. Test application is useful on unfamiliar plastics or metal finishes, especially when the part will be viewed beside an existing painted surface.
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The Valspar Corporation is a manufacturer of paint and coatings based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Valspar was founded in 1806 as a paint dealership in Boston, Massachusetts. The Valspar name emerged in 1903 as the name of a clear varnish and became the company name in 1932. Sherwin-Williams acquired Valspar in June 2017.
MyPerfectColor is able to match all of the Valspar paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Valspar 728-3 Victorian Chinese Red by matching the original Valspar color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor does not use Valspar paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Valspar 728-3 Victorian Chinese Red and may not match Valspar Color standards. Refer to Valspar Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Valspar 728-3 Victorian Chinese Red. 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 the best results by re-coating the entire surface.
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No. The color match is for 728-3 Victorian Chinese Red, but the finish changes how that match reads after application. Matte reflects light differently than gloss, so the same matched color can appear slightly different in depth and brightness once it is on the part.
If finish matters to your project, choose the sheen that matches the item you are coating, not just the color code.
Yes. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to 728-3 Victorian Chinese Red is a practical choice for small or awkward parts such as trim details, fixtures, railings, vents, pipes, hardware, and other removable items.
Spray paint is often the better format when brushing would leave marks, when the part has tight corners, or when you need a color match on multiple small components.
Plastics vary a lot, so test 728-3 Victorian Chinese Red on the actual material before coating the full part. MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, but surface prep and substrate type can change the result.
Using the MyPerfectColor primer for Acrylic Enamel can improve adhesion on difficult surfaces. If the item is especially smooth or flexible, do a small test first to confirm the prep and adhesion are right for that material.
The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor paint product and chemistry, not to the color name alone. For 728-3 Victorian Chinese Red, check the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets for the specific product you plan to order.
If you are comparing formats, make sure you review the SDS for the exact paint type, since spray paint and other product types can have different safety documents.
Confirm the target from a physical swatch or a known existing reference for 728-3 Victorian Chinese Red before you order. MyPerfectColor matches to the original brand color standard, so the safest approach is to verify the color reference itself rather than relying on a screen image.
If your project involves an existing painted surface that has aged or changed over time, compare your reference carefully before placing the 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 Valspar 728-3 Victorian Chinese Red 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 hundreds of color books in its archive, including the original Valspar paint color books. The color Valspar 728-3 Victorian Chinese Red 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 you are trying to touch up, the paint on your wall now is likely different than it was when first painted. MyPerfectColor will be sending the original color which may no longer match your walls. Learn more about color matching accuracy and our color matching service.
While we can provide Valspar 728-3 Victorian Chinese Red 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.