Match of James Hardie™ Birch Tree *

Yes, if you are doing direct touch up on factory-finished building material, choose the MyPerfectColor option that explicitly says Original Material Match. That is the touch-up path for James Hardie Birch Tree because it includes a sheen match. It is the right choice for nicks, scratches, edge damage, rub marks, or similar repair spots after shipping, installation, or field work.

If the job is for a separate part or a broader repaint, another MyPerfectColor format may be appropriate, but for direct touch up on the finished surface, Original Material Match is the one to use.

A match of James Hardie Birch Tree is a brand color reference, but an installed surface can change over time. Sun exposure, weathering, chalking, sheen change, texture, and batch variation can make the older surface read differently next to a fresh match.

That means the color reference can be the right starting point without guaranteeing a seamless visual blend on aged material. If the surrounding surface has faded or changed sheen, plan for a small test area or consider matching the existing part instead of relying only on the Birch Tree name.

For direct touch up on James Hardie Birch Tree, order the product option that explicitly says Original Material Match because it includes a sheen match. That is the correct choice for factory-finished building materials when you are repairing a small damaged area.

Water-based housepaint and specialty options such as urethane or epoxy can still be color-matched to Birch Tree, but they do not include a sheen match and should not be treated as direct touch-up products. They are better suited to separate parts, accessories, or broader repainting where the job is not a touch-up on the original finish.

A match of James Hardie Birch Tree is a siding family color reference, so it is best used as the target for factory-finished siding and related exterior pieces such as trim, soffit, fascia, shutters, flashings, and other nearby accessories that need to blend with the same building material context.

If you are painting a replacement part or an adjacent component, MyPerfectColor can make a match of Birch Tree for that separate piece. If you are repairing the original finished surface itself, choose Original Material Match so the touch-up product includes a sheen match.

Use the James Hardie Birch Tree name when you are matching a known brand color and the material is still close to its original factory finish. Send an existing part or factory sample when the installed material has aged, the finish is highly visible, or the approval tolerance is tight.

An existing sample is often the safer reference when weathering, sheen change, or surface texture may make the Birch Tree name alone less reliable. That is especially true for small, high-visibility repairs where even a close color match could still stand out against the surrounding surface.

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

Learn more about our color matching service.

The RGB values for James Hardie Birch Tree are 235, 229, 218 and the HEX code is #EBE5DA. The LRV for James Hardie Birch Tree is 78.75. 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 Birch Tree 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 Birch Tree 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 Birch Tree 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 Birch Tree 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 Birch Tree 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.