Match of Dulux™ Charcoal Grey *

No. The same Dulux 53316 Charcoal Grey match can read differently in matte versus gloss because the finish changes how light reflects off the surface and how deep the color appears. If you need the new coating to relate closely to an existing painted item, try to keep the sheen as close as possible to the original surface.

MyPerfectColor is matching the Dulux Charcoal Grey color reference, but the final look on your project will also depend on finish, substrate, and application.

Yes, but the surface has to be in good condition first. For metal, clean off dirt, grease, and other contamination, then remove rust and loose material before coating. If you are going over an existing finish, scuff the sound coating so the new paint can bond better.

Gloss, texture, peeling, and wear in the old coating can affect how Dulux 53316 Charcoal Grey looks after application, so prep matters. If the existing surface is damaged or unstable, correct that before ordering or applying the new paint.

Confirm Dulux 53316 Charcoal Grey from a physical swatch or another known original-brand color reference before you order. Do not rely on a screen alone, because monitor settings and lighting can change how the color appears.

MyPerfectColor matches the selected brand color standard, so the most reliable way to avoid ordering the wrong color is to verify the target reference first. If you already have an existing sample, use that physical reference when deciding whether to order.

Custom spray paint is a practical choice when you need Dulux 53316 Charcoal Grey on trim details, fixtures, railings, vents, pipes, hardware, accessories, or other parts that are awkward to brush. It is also useful for small removable items where a sprayed finish is easier to apply evenly.

MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color is often the better format when the item has edges, cutouts, or a shape that makes brush application inefficient.

The SDS is tied to the specific MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not to the Dulux Charcoal Grey color name by itself. Check the Safety Data Sheet for the exact product format you plan to order.

You can find MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets here: Safety Data Sheets.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Dulux Charcoal Grey 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 Charcoal Grey 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 Charcoal Grey, 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.