Match of Kelly Moore™ HLS4231 Drive-In Cherry *

Primer depends on the surface, its condition, and the paint format you choose. For HLS4231 Drive-In Cherry, primer is often worth considering on bare, glossy, patched, or hard-to-stick substrates because it can improve adhesion and help the color go on more evenly.

If the surface is already sound and compatible with paint, primer may not be required, but it usually does not hurt. The safest approach is to follow the prep guidance for the specific MyPerfectColor product you are ordering and test on a small area when the substrate is unusual.

No. The same HLS4231 Drive-In Cherry color match can read differently depending on sheen because gloss changes how much light reflects off the surface. A flatter finish usually looks less reflective and can make the color appear softer, while a glossier finish can make it look deeper and more reflective.

If the finished item will sit next to another coated surface, choose the sheen first and then order the matching MyPerfectColor product in that finish. That gives you a better expectation of how the color will read after application.

Choose the sheen based on how the item will be used and cleaned. For HLS4231 Drive-In Cherry, lower-sheen finishes are often more forgiving on surfaces with texture or minor imperfections, while higher-sheen finishes are usually easier to wipe down and may be better for parts that get handled often.

Keep in mind that sheen also changes the way the matched color looks on the finished part. If appearance consistency matters, make the sheen decision before ordering so you are comparing the same finish type across all pieces.

The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not the HLS4231 Drive-In Cherry color name by itself. If you need the safety information, check the SDS for the exact MyPerfectColor product format you are ordering.

MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets can be found here: https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm. If you order a different format, make sure you review the SDS for that specific product.

Use light, even coats and keep the spray motion steady so HLS4231 Drive-In Cherry builds gradually instead of going on too wet. Heavy passes can lead to runs, uneven sheen, or a darker-looking build in some areas.

Hold the can at the distance recommended on the product instructions, overlap each pass consistently, and allow proper flash time between coats. Because this is a deeper color, a few thin coats may give a more even result than one heavy coat, especially over contrasting or uneven substrates.

All paint is custom-made to order. While most orders ship within 48 hours, the lead-time for paint made to match Kelly Moore HLS4231 Drive-In Cherry depends on the type of paint needed. Interior and exterior house paints usually ship within 1 to 3 business days, while custom spray paint typically takes 3-5 business days to ship. The transit time depends on your location and the shipping method you choose. If your need is immediate, select Expedited Production during checkout. Most expedited production orders ship within 24 hours on business days. Please contact MyPerfectColor if you are concerned about a specific deadline. We do our best to make sure you get your paint on time. Learn more about paint lead times at MyPerfectColor.

The RGB values for Kelly Moore HLS4231 Drive-In Cherry are 165, 63, 61 and the HEX code is #A53F3D. The LRV for Kelly Moore HLS4231 Drive-In Cherry is 11.84. The LRV stands for Light Reflectance Value and measures the percentage of light that a color reflects. Learn more about Light Reflectance Values and using RGB and Hex codes for paint.

MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Kelly Moore HLS4231 Drive-In Cherry 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.

The Hue Angle for Kelly Moore HLS4231 Drive-In Cherry is 28.85 and the chroma is 47.91. The Hue Angle represents the position of a color's hue around a color wheel. The Chromacity represents the intensity of a hue. Learn more about browsing colors by hue.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Kelly Moore HLS4231 Drive-In Cherry 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.

The need for primer for Kelly Moore HLS4231 Drive-In Cherry depends on the type of paint, the substrate being painted and where it will be located. See our Primer Selection Table to see what primer you might need and learn more about when you might need a primer. Most people don't use a primer for a touch up paint application, but a primer may improve adhesion and is typically recommended for exterior applications.

While we can provide Kelly Moore HLS4231 Drive-In Cherry 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.