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A match of Pratt and Lambert B796A Lava reads as a medium-dark blue-gray with a restrained, cool cast. The color is low in chroma, so it looks more muted than clean or saturated, with a faint blue-violet tendency rather than a strong green or brown note.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Pratt and Lambert B796A Lava is well suited to vents, speaker grilles, switch covers, access panels, brackets, shelving supports, railings, mailboxes, PVC trim pieces, and other small parts where a controlled gray-blue finish is needed. It can also be used on hardware, frames, and removable fixtures when a sprayed finish is easier to apply than brushing.
Because the color is relatively subdued, it usually covers more evenly than vivid hues, but sheen, substrate texture, and film build can still change how dark and blue-gray it appears. Darker or glossier surfaces may show edges and surface variation more clearly, so proper prep and consistent coats matter. Outdoor exposure is generally less demanding than with high-chroma colors, though finish choice can still affect the final look.
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Since its founding in 1849, Pratt & Lambert has stood for quality, leadership and innovation in the paint industry.
MyPerfectColor is able match all of the Pratt & Lambert paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Pratt & Lambert color by matching the original Pratt & Lambert color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Pratt & Lambert paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Pratt & Lambert Color and may not match Pratt & Lambert Color standards. Refer to Pratt & Lambert Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Pratt & Lambert 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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Choose the sheen based on how the part will be used, how much cleaning it needs, and how much reflectivity you want on the finished item. A higher gloss finish is usually easier to wipe clean and can make the matched color look a bit more reflective, while a flatter finish reduces shine and can make the color read differently on the surface.
For Pratt and Lambert B796A Lava, MyPerfectColor can make a match of the selected brand color in the finish you order. If the item will be handled often, mounted outdoors, or cleaned regularly, select the finish that fits that use rather than choosing only by color name.
For MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to Pratt and Lambert B796A Lava, dry-to-touch is typically within minutes, recoat time is usually 1 to 2 hours, and full cure is about two weeks.
That means the paint may feel dry before it is ready for hard handling, assembly, or full service. If the part will be stacked, installed, or put back into use, allow extra time so the finish can harden properly.
Yes, MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to Pratt and Lambert B796A Lava can work on many plastic parts, but plastics vary a lot, so testing on the actual material is important before painting the full item.
For better adhesion, use the MyPerfectColor primer made for this type of project. Proper prep matters especially on plastics and other low-energy surfaces, because adhesion can change from one material to another even when the color match is the same.
The SDS is tied to the specific MyPerfectColor product or chemistry you order, not to the Pratt and Lambert B796A Lava color name alone.
If you need safety information before ordering or using the paint, check the SDS for the exact MyPerfectColor product type you plan to buy. That is the document that applies to the finished paint you will receive.
Custom-made color matches of Pratt and Lambert B796A Lava should be chosen carefully, because they are not returnable or refundable.
Before ordering, confirm the brand color reference, the MyPerfectColor product format, the sheen, and the quantity you need. That is especially important when you are ordering a made-to-order match rather than an off-the-shelf paint.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Pratt and Lambert B796A Lava 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 Pratt and Lambert B796A Lava 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 Pratt and Lambert B796A Lava, 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.