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A match of Ace 73B-1P Prelude is a light blue-gray with a cool cast and low saturation. It reads as a softened blue rather than a clear, vivid one, with enough gray to keep the color restrained. The lightness is moderate, so it should appear airy without turning stark or washed out.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be used on HVAC vents, switch plates, speaker grilles, access panels, metal brackets, small frames, shelving parts, and PVC components when you need a consistent blue-gray across different surfaces. It also fits shutters, railings, mailboxes, and exterior fixture pieces where a subdued, coordinated finish is needed on a sprayable part.
Because this is a light color, dark substrates, patchy repairs, or uneven existing coatings can show through more easily if the surface is not prepared well. Finish and film build can also change the way Prelude reads: a smoother or glossier application may make the blue feel a little clearer, while a flatter finish can keep it more muted. Proper priming and even coverage are useful when spraying plastic, metal, or previously painted parts.
Similar colors:
145-E Bird's Egg Blue
D41-3 Bird's Egg Blue
106-E Casa Del Mar
MyPerfectColor is able match all of the Ace paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Ace color by matching the original Ace color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Ace paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Ace Color and may not match Ace Color standards. Refer to Ace Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Ace 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.
If you need more assistance, please feel free to contact us and one of our expert staff would be happy to help.
Use MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to 73B-1P Prelude in light, even coats. Hold the can at a steady distance, overlap each pass slightly, and keep the movement consistent so the film builds gradually. Heavy passes can cause runs, uneven sheen, or color that looks muddy after it dries.
If the part has edges, curves, or recesses, apply several thin coats instead of trying to cover in one pass. That gives you better control of coverage and helps the match of 73B-1P Prelude read more evenly on the finished item.
Confirm 73B-1P Prelude from a physical swatch, a known existing painted part, or another trusted original brand color reference before you order. Screen viewing alone is not reliable because monitors and phones can shift the color.
MyPerfectColor matches to the original brand color reference, so the key decision is whether 73B-1P Prelude is the exact target you want. Once you verify that reference, you can order a MyPerfectColor match of 73B-1P Prelude in the format that fits your project.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to 73B-1P Prelude is useful for small or awkward parts that are easier to spray than brush, such as trim details, fixtures, railings, vents, pipes, hardware, and accessories. It is also practical for removable parts that need to coordinate with a known brand color.
If you are coating a basket, frame, bracket, cover plate, grille, or other small component, spray application can make it easier to cover edges and contours evenly. The goal is to get a match of 73B-1P Prelude on the part you are actually painting, not to repaint a large surface by hand unless that is your project plan.
Choose the finish based on how the item will be used and how much reflectivity you want in the final result. With a match of 73B-1P Prelude, gloss level changes the way the color reads, so the same color can look different in flat, satin, semi-gloss, or gloss.
Higher-sheen finishes usually clean more easily and can be better for handled parts, while lower-sheen finishes reduce glare. If you are matching a specific existing surface, try to match its finish as closely as possible because sheen differences can be more noticeable than the color itself.
Primer depends on the surface, its condition, and the paint system you choose for 73B-1P Prelude. Bare, glossy, stained, or difficult substrates often benefit from primer, while some previously coated surfaces may not need it if they are properly prepared.
A primer usually helps adhesion and can improve the final look, so it is a good default when you are unsure. Check the prep guidance for the specific product you are ordering and test on a small area if the substrate is unfamiliar.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Ace 73B-1P Prelude 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 Ace 73B-1P Prelude 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 Ace 73B-1P Prelude 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.