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A match of Duron 84-17 Amherst is a very light, softly warm neutral that reads as a pale gray-beige with a slight cream and stone undertone. Its low chroma keeps the color quiet rather than crisp, and the overall effect is muted and close to off-white without looking stark.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected Duron color reference can be useful on vents, switch covers, access panels, speaker grilles, PVC pipe, shelf brackets, railings, mailbox parts, and other small fixtures where a pale neutral needs to stay consistent across different materials. It also works for frames, knobs, hardware, baskets, and furniture accents when spray application is easier than brushing a detailed part.
Because this color is very light, dark or uneven substrates can show through more readily, so surface prep and even film build matter. If you are coating over darker plastic, patchy metal, or an older finish, more than one coat may be needed for a uniform result. Sheen, texture, and substrate color can also shift how warm or cool the finish reads once it is sprayed.
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Duron paints have been used at the Pentagon, Walt Disney World and in other famous locations. Duron focused on meeting the needs of professional painters. They were acquired by Sherwin-Williams in 2004.
MyPerfectColor is able to match all of the Duron paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Duron 84-17 Amherst by matching the original Duron color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Duron paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of Duron 84-17 Amherst and may not match Duron Color standards. Refer to Duron Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Duron 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 the 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 light, even coats and keep the spray moving so the color builds gradually. Hold the can at a steady distance, overlap each pass slightly, and avoid heavy wet passes that can cause runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy-looking build. For a match of Duron 84-17 Amherst, the final look can change with film thickness and surface texture, so test your technique on the actual item before coating the whole part.
Dry time also depends on temperature, humidity, coat thickness, and the product chemistry, so follow the instructions for the specific MyPerfectColor spray paint you ordered.
Primer depends on the substrate, surface condition, and the paint product you are using. For a match of Duron 84-17 Amherst, primer is often a good idea on bare, patched, porous, glossy, or hard-to-bond surfaces because it can improve adhesion and help the finish look more even. It is not always required, but it usually does not hurt when the surface is difficult or unknown.
If you are unsure, check the prep guidance for the specific MyPerfectColor product and test on the actual part first.
Yes, but plastic varies a lot, so testing on the actual material is important. MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, but adhesion can change with the type of plastic, the existing coating, and how well the surface is cleaned and scuffed first. For a match of Duron 84-17 Amherst, a primer can improve adhesion on challenging plastics and other low-energy surfaces.
If the item is important or unfamiliar, test a small area first and use the MyPerfectColor primer for Acrylic Enamel when better adhesion is needed.
The SDS is tied to the specific MyPerfectColor product or chemistry, not the Duron 84-17 Amherst color name by itself. That means you should look up the Safety Data Sheet for the exact MyPerfectColor paint format you plan to order, such as spray paint or another product type.
MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets are available on the company's Safety Data Sheets page. If you change format or chemistry, check the SDS again because the document can be different for each product.
Before ordering, confirm the exact reference, the MyPerfectColor product format, the sheen, and the quantity you need. A custom-made match of Duron 84-17 Amherst is made to your selected color reference, so it is important to choose the right product the first time.
Custom color matches are not returnable or refundable, so double-check the details if the item will sit beside an existing painted surface or if the finish matters for the project.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Duron 84-17 Amherst 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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MyPerfectColor offers custom spray paint matched to Duron 84-17 Amherst which enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish. It is difficult to gauge spray paint coverage because it depends on how you apply it and the amount of overspray, but generally the 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. This paint sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.
While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the Duron 84-17 Amherst, we don't provide any crossover information because this is a subjective determination. Every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another company's color collection, so determining which color is the best approximation is a judgement call.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Related Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the company 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.