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A match of Color Guild 2823 M Mainline Blue reads as a medium-light blue with a cool undertone and a soft gray cast. The color is restrained rather than bright, with moderate chroma that keeps it from looking vivid or icy. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to this selected brand color gives you that same measured blue for parts and surfaces that need a cleaner, calmer blue finish.
This color can work well on spray-painted items where a subdued blue is useful, such as HVAC vents, switch covers, speaker grilles, shelf brackets, cabinet hardware, frames, and small fixtures. It is also a practical choice for exterior parts like mailboxes, shutter hardware, downspout accessories, and rail components, as well as PVC, plastic fittings, baskets, and other removable pieces that need a consistent blue match. Because the tone is not highly saturated, it can coordinate onto small architectural details without reading overly bright.
As a medium-light blue, it usually covers more readily than a vivid accent color, but the final result still depends on the substrate, finish, and film build. Darker or uneven surfaces can show through the first coat, and gloss level can make the color read a little clearer or a little softer. Careful prep and even spray application matter on metal, plastic, and previously coated parts, especially when the goal is a clean match across small components.
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Color Guild is comprised of more than 55 regional paint manufacturers and 8 licensees from 16 different countries and is dedicated to the marketing, promotion and selling of paint products. Challenges related to color are faced by designers, architects and manufacturing industries worldwide. As color experts, Color Guild's job is to help tackle them. Color Guild colorists work tirelessly to predict and present trend colors 12 to 18 months in advance of their entree into the marketplace. These color experts carefully separate the fads from the facts as they identify color trends.
MyPerfectColor is able match all of the Color Guild paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Color Guild color by matching the original Color Guild color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Color Guild paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Color Guild Color and may not match Color Guild Color standards. Refer to Color Guild Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Color Guild 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.
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Confirm Color Guild 2823 M Mainline Blue from a physical swatch, a known existing painted part, or another trusted color reference before you order. MyPerfectColor matches to the selected brand color reference, so screen viewing alone is not a reliable way to approve the color. If you already have the target reference, use that to place the order rather than trying to judge the color from a monitor.
Coverage for 2823 M Mainline Blue depends on the surface size, texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats you need. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat. Other MyPerfectColor paints typically cover about 400 to 600 square feet, but the actual amount can change based on the project and the substrate.
The best finish depends on how the item will be used and how you want the matched color to behave on the surface. A glossier finish is usually easier to clean and can be more durable, while a flatter finish reduces reflectivity but may be less forgiving. The sheen also changes how 2823 M Mainline Blue reads on the finished item, so choose the finish that fits the surface and handling needs.
Custom-made orders for Color Guild 2823 M Mainline Blue should be selected carefully because MyPerfectColor custom color matches are not returnable or refundable. Before placing the order, confirm the color reference, the MyPerfectColor product type, the sheen, and the quantity. That helps reduce the risk of ordering the wrong version of the match.
Primer needs for 2823 M Mainline Blue depend on the substrate, its condition, and the paint type you select. A primer usually never hurts and can improve adhesion, but it is not always required. Check the prep guidance for the specific MyPerfectColor product you are ordering, especially if you are coating plastic, metal, wood, or a previously painted surface.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Color Guild 2823 M Mainline Blue 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 Color Guild 2823 M Mainline Blue 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 Color Guild 2823 M Mainline Blue 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.