Match of Dulux™ Graphite *

The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor paint product and chemistry you are ordering, not to the Dulux Graphite name by itself. For Dulux Graphite, color 53581, use the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets information for the exact product format you plan to buy.

If you are comparing spray paint and another MyPerfectColor format, check the SDS for that specific format before you place the order.

Start by cleaning the surface so it is free of dust, grease, wax, and loose material. If the surface is glossy or slick, a light scuff can help the coating grab better, but only where that is appropriate for the substrate.

Mask adjacent areas you do not want coated, let the surface dry fully, and test the MyPerfectColor match of Dulux Graphite, color 53581, on the actual item before doing the full application. That is especially useful on plastic, metal, wood, or previously coated parts.

Coverage depends on the surface size, texture, hiding power of the color, application method, and how many coats are needed. For MyPerfectColor spray paint, a typical can covers about 20 square feet with one coat.

If you are ordering another MyPerfectColor paint format, coverage is usually much higher and can vary widely by product. Plan conservatively if the surface is rough, porous, dark, or likely to need more than one coat for even coverage.

Choose the sheen based on how the item will be used, how much wear it will see, and how much reflectivity you want in the finished coating. Higher gloss finishes are usually easier to wipe clean and can make the color read darker or more reflective, while flatter finishes reduce shine and can be more forgiving on surface flaws.

For Dulux Graphite, color 53581, the sheen you order can change how the match appears after application, so pick the finish that fits the part or surface you are coating rather than choosing by color name alone.

Even when the color match is correct, lighting, viewing angle, nearby surfaces, and sheen can change how Dulux Graphite, color 53581, reads after it is applied. The same color can look different on metal, plastic, wood, or a previously painted surface.

If the new coating will sit next to an older painted area, small differences in aging, texture, or gloss can be noticeable. Testing the MyPerfectColor match on the actual item is the best way to judge how Dulux Graphite will appear in the real setting.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Dulux Graphite 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 Graphite 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 Graphite, 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.