Match of Dulux™ 36E Charcoal *

Choose sheen based on where the item will be used and how much cleanup or durability you need. A flatter sheen usually reduces reflectivity and can make the finished 36E Charcoal look less glossy, while a higher sheen is easier to wipe clean but will also show more surface texture and may make the color read differently under light.

If you are matching an existing painted part, try to keep the sheen as close as possible to the surrounding surface. Sheen changes can make the same color look noticeably different even when the color formula is correct.

A match of Dulux 36E Charcoal is a dark neutral reference, and the finished look can still shift with lighting, placement, sheen, and nearby surfaces after it is applied. Bright light, shade, indoor lighting, and outdoor exposure can all change how dark or light the match appears on the finished item.

If the painted part will sit beside an existing surface, compare it in the same location and under the same lighting whenever possible. A match that looks correct in one setting can read differently once it is installed.

Yes, MyPerfectColor spray paint can be used on many plastic parts, but plastics vary widely and some are harder to coat than others. That means testing on the actual material is important before you commit to the full project.

For better adhesion on difficult plastics, use the MyPerfectColor primer for acrylic enamel before painting. Clean the part first, follow the prep steps for the specific plastic, and test a small area so you can confirm adhesion and appearance on the real substrate.

Metal should be clean, dry, and free of oil, rust, loose paint, and other contamination before you apply a match of 36E Charcoal. If the surface is glossy or slick, scuffing it first can help the coating bond and can also improve how evenly the finish lays down.

If you are coating over an existing paint layer, the condition of that old coating matters. Texture, chalking, peeling, and uneven gloss can all affect the final look of the new 36E Charcoal match, so test on the actual surface when the result needs to blend well.

Before you order, confirm that Dulux 36E Charcoal is the exact color reference you want, along with the MyPerfectColor product type, sheen, and quantity. MyPerfectColor is supplying its own paint matched to that brand color reference, not the original Dulux paint product.

Custom-made color matches are not returnable or refundable, so it is important to verify the reference and the format before buying. If you need the color on a specific part such as a spray project, hardware item, or removable component, make sure you choose the format that fits the job.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Dulux 36E Charcoal 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.

Learn more about our color matching service.

MyPerfectColor offers custom spray paint matched to Dulux 36E Charcoal 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 Dulux 36E Charcoal, 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.