Match of James Hardie™ Last Embers *

Yes, if the job is direct touch up on factory-finished James Hardie siding, use a MyPerfectColor match of James Hardie Last Embers.

For touch up in this collection, only product options labeled Original Material Match are suitable because they include a sheen match. That is the safest choice for shipping marks, install scuffs, field cuts, or service damage on finished siding.

Not always exactly. James Hardie Last Embers 536293 is a factory color reference, but an installed surface can look different after sun exposure, moisture, chalking, sheen change, texture wear, or batch variation.

If you are touching up beside older siding, the Original Material Match option is still the right product type for direct touch up, but a tight visual match is not guaranteed on aged material. When the job is high visibility, an existing part or site-specific sample is the safer reference.

For direct touch up on factory-finished James Hardie siding, choose the product option that explicitly says Original Material Match. That format is the one designed for touch up because it includes a sheen match.

If you are painting a separate replacement part, accessory, or broader repair area, other MyPerfectColor formats may be appropriate as color-matched options. Water-based housepaint, urethane, and epoxy can be color matched, but they should not be treated as direct touch-up products for factory-finished building materials.

Yes. James Hardie Last Embers 536293 is a siding-family building material color reference, so it is relevant when you need a matched paint for James Hardie siding or for nearby items that must blend with it, such as trim pieces or other exterior accessories.

If the goal is touch up on the finished siding itself, order Original Material Match. If the goal is to paint a replacement part or an ancillary item, a MyPerfectColor match of James Hardie Last Embers can help the new piece coordinate with the existing siding.

Exterior exposure can change how James Hardie Last Embers 536293 reads over time. UV, weathering, moisture, and chalking can make installed siding look different from the original factory reference.

If the surface is weathered, plan on some match risk even when you use the correct product type. For direct touch up, choose Original Material Match, but for a tight visual requirement it is better to compare against the actual installed part or a site-approved sample before ordering.

All paint is custom-made to order. While most orders ship within 48 hours, the lead-time for paint made to match James Hardie Last Embers 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 Last Embers 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 Last Embers 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 Last Embers are 76, 82, 87 and the HEX code is #4C5257. The LRV for James Hardie Last Embers is 8.24. 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 Last Embers 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 Last Embers 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 Last Embers 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 Last Embers 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 Last Embers 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.