Match of James Hardie™ Midnight Soot *

For direct touch up on factory-finished James Hardie Midnight Soot siding, use a product option that explicitly says Original Material Match. That is the only touch-up choice in this collection that includes a sheen match.

If the damage is on older installed siding, keep in mind that the original color reference may not read exactly the same as the weathered surface next to it.

James Hardie Midnight Soot 536284 is the correct color reference, but an aged installed surface can still look different because of sun exposure, chalking, sheen change, texture, and batch variation.

If the area is highly visible or the fit needs to be tight, the safer approach is to compare against the existing part or a factory sample instead of relying only on the nominal color reference.

For direct touch up on James Hardie Midnight Soot 536284, order the format that explicitly says Original Material Match. That option is intended for touch up because it includes a sheen match.

Water-based housepaint, urethane, and epoxy can still be color-matched options, but they should be used for separate parts, accessories, or broader repainting, not as the direct touch-up choice for factory-finished siding.

Yes. James Hardie Midnight Soot 536284 is a building-material color reference for the siding family, so it can be used to coordinate replacement boards, trim pieces, soffit, fascia, shutters, and other nearby exterior parts that need to blend with the same finish family.

If the job is a touch up on the original factory-finished surface, use Original Material Match. If you are painting a separate part, choose the MyPerfectColor matched paint format that fits that part.

If the installed James Hardie Midnight Soot 536284 surface is weathered, sun-exposed, or high visibility, an existing part or factory sample is often the better reference.

The color name is usually enough for new or consistent parts, but a sample or existing piece gives a better basis when approval tolerance is tight or when you need the closest practical match to the actual site condition.

All paint is custom-made to order. While most orders ship within 48 hours, the lead-time for paint made to match James Hardie Midnight Soot 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.

It depends. MyPerfectColor matches the color of the James Hardie Midnight Soot but may not match the sheen. If you see Custom Sheen as a sheen option, this means we also match the sheen of the material, otherwise you would need to pick the closest sheen available. However, keep in mind that our version of the James Hardie Midnight Soot is based on matching an official James Hardie color sample. The color and sheen of your specific James Hardie parts may vary. If your material is not new and has been exposed to the weather, then it is likely that the color has changed over time. MyPerfectColor samples not been exposed to sunlight and weather. If you need a touch up application, you may need to send us a part so we can create a touch up solution precisely matching the current color and sheen of your specific materials.

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The RGB values for James Hardie Midnight Soot are 65, 65, 67 and the HEX code is #414143. The LRV for James Hardie Midnight Soot is 5.31. 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 James Hardie Midnight Soot 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.

Absolutely. You can use the MyPerfectColor spray paint matching the James Hardie Midnight Soot to paint your gutters to match your siding. The spray paint will enable you to conveniently achieve a spray smooth finish. Learn more about custom spray paint.

MyPerfectColor Paint matching the James Hardie Midnight Soot can be used to paint siding and any other items you'd like to blend into your exterior such as windows, doors, lights, pipes, gutters and vents. Many types of paint are available with no minimum order quantities. MyPerfectColor offers spray paint, paint pens, touch up bottles, water-based acrylics, epoxies, urethanes and a variety of other paints. The best paint for painting siding is exterior house paint (usually low lustre sheen). Spray paint works great for windows, doors, lights, pipes, vents and more.

Paint can be purchased by choosing the paint type above. Contact MyPerfectColor support if you have specific questions about the best paint to use for your project.

MyPerfectColor has the original James Hardie color samples. A sample of the James Hardie Midnight Soot you are looking for is in our library. We are able to make paint and verify that it matches the original.

Please note that if your existing materials are not new and you are trying to touch up, they will have aged and are likely different now than they were when new. MyPerfectColor will be sending paint matching the sample at our facility which has not aged the same as your materials and may also be different due to other factors such as variations in manufacturing processes. If your match is critical, you may consider sending a part of your materials for precise color matching. Learn more about our color matching services.

The need for primer for Midnight Soot 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.