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A match of Porter Paints 17350-2 Charcoal Bronze is a dark, muted neutral with a charcoal base and a subdued bronze-green cast. It reads low-chroma rather than bright or clean, so the color stays quiet and grounded instead of looking saturated.
For spray-paint projects, this shade can work on vents, switch covers, speaker grilles, brackets, shelf supports, railings, mailbox hardware, gate parts, and other small metal or plastic pieces where a darker coordinating finish is needed. It also suits PVC trim pieces, camera housings, and removable accessories when you want the part to recede visually instead of stand out.
Because the color is fairly dark, thin coverage can leave lighter substrates or edge wear visible, especially on uneven plastic or previously coated surfaces. Finish, film build, and surface texture can shift how much of the bronze undertone you see, so smooth prep and even spray passes help keep the result consistent.
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PPG Porter Paints has a rich tradition of premium products that began in 1921. Through constant research and development innovations, they continue to be a preferred choice of professional painters and homeowners. PPG Porter Paints draws on the resources of PPG as a global coatings leader to bring you technological innovations in a wide array of paints and stains. They believe in quality and performance. Their premium paints deliver durable, washable, fade-resistant finishes that go on with the PPG Porter Paints touch.
MyPerfectColor is able match all of the Porter paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Porter color by matching the original Porter color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Porter paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Porter Color and may not match Porter Color standards. Refer to Porter Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Porter color. If you intend to touch up paint that has been on your walls for years, know that your color has undoubtedly changed from the original due to exposure to light and age and the new paint may not match. You will achieve best results by re-coating the entire surface.
If you need more assistance, please feel free to contact us and one of our expert staff would be happy to help.
For a smoother result, apply MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Porter Paints 17350-2 Charcoal Bronze in light, even coats instead of trying to cover in one heavy pass. Keep the spray movement steady, maintain a consistent distance, and overlap passes enough to keep the film even.
Heavy coats can cause runs, uneven sheen, and a muddy-looking color build, especially on trim, vents, hardware, fixtures, or other small parts. If the project needs more than one coat, let each coat dry or flash as directed for the product before applying the next coat.
The Safety Data Sheet is tied to the specific MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not to the Porter Paints 17350-2 Charcoal Bronze color name by itself. If you need the SDS for the exact MyPerfectColor item you are ordering, use the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page.
MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets: https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm
Finish changes how Porter Paints 17350-2 Charcoal Bronze reads after it is applied because sheen changes reflectivity. The same color can look different in a flatter finish versus a glossier one, even when the color formula is the same.
If you are ordering MyPerfectColor paint matched to this color for a part, fixture, or accessory, choose the finish that fits the item and the existing coated surface you are trying to coordinate with. When the project must sit next to an already painted piece, sheen differences can be just as important as the color match itself.
Before ordering MyPerfectColor custom-matched paint for Porter Paints 17350-2 Charcoal Bronze, confirm the brand color reference, the MyPerfectColor product type, the finish or sheen, and the quantity you need. Custom-made color orders should be chosen carefully because they are made to order.
It is also worth checking whether the part will be placed beside an existing painted surface. Aging, substrate texture, and sheen differences can affect how the finished item reads, so verifying the order details first helps reduce the risk of ordering the wrong match or format.
Coverage for Porter Paints 17350-2 Charcoal Bronze depends on the size of the item, the texture of the surface, the hiding power needed, the spray method, and how many coats the project requires. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat.
Other MyPerfectColor paint formats typically cover about 400 to 600 square feet, but that is still only a general planning range. If the surface is rough, porous, dark, or uneven, plan for more product so you do not run short before the job is complete.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Porter Paints 17350-2 Charcoal Bronze 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.
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MyPerfectColor offers custom spray paint matched to Porter Paints 17350-2 Charcoal Bronze 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 Porter Paints 17350-2 Charcoal Bronze, 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.