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MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Benjamin Moore 817 Brazilian Blue reads as a medium-light blue with a cool lean and a subtle violet undertone. The color has moderate chroma, so it looks clear and defined rather than gray-cast or pastel-soft.
This shade is useful on spray-paintable parts where a steady blue finish matters: vent covers, speaker grilles, switch plates, brackets, railings, shelving, hardware, small frames, mailboxes, shutters, and plastic or metal accessories. It can also be used on PVC, fixtures, and removable components that need to match a known color reference without repainting a larger surface.
Because the color is moderately saturated, coverage usually depends more on the substrate and prep than on the hue itself. Dark, uneven, or porous surfaces may show through more readily at first, so primer and even film build can help the final color read consistently. Sheen also changes the appearance: glossier finishes can make the blue look a little deeper, while flatter finishes can soften the violet cast.
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Benjamin Moore has set the standard for excellence with their large selection of authentic colors such as the Benjamin Moore 817 Brazilian Blue.
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Yes, but plastics can vary a lot, so the safest approach is to test on the actual part first. MyPerfectColor spray paint can adhere well to many plastics, but some plastics need better prep or a primer to help the coating bond.
For Benjamin Moore 817 Brazilian Blue, use a clean, properly prepared sample area before painting the full item. If adhesion is a concern, MyPerfectColor primer for acrylic enamel can improve the result on difficult substrates.
Choose the finish based on how durable the item needs to be and how much light reflection you want, not just on the color name. The same Benjamin Moore 817 Brazilian Blue match can look different in different sheens because gloss level changes how the color reads on the finished surface.
If the part will be handled often, a more durable finish may make sense. If the item should look less reflective, choose a lower-gloss option. For Benjamin Moore 817 Brazilian Blue, the right finish is the one that fits the part, the surface, and the look you want after application.
Even when the color match is correct, Benjamin Moore 817 Brazilian Blue can read differently after it is applied because lighting, placement, sheen, texture, and nearby surfaces all affect appearance.
This matters most when the painted item sits beside existing painted work or in changing light. If approval is sensitive, consider the actual part, its surroundings, and the finish before ordering the full quantity of a MyPerfectColor match of Benjamin Moore 817 Brazilian Blue.
For Benjamin Moore 817 Brazilian Blue, the best results usually come from light, even coats instead of one heavy pass. Keep the spray moving, overlap passes consistently, and avoid building the paint too wet in one spot.
Heavy coats can cause runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy-looking finish. If you are coating a small part, fixture, or accessory, a few controlled coats of MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Benjamin Moore 817 Brazilian Blue will usually be easier to manage than trying to cover everything at once.
Before applying a MyPerfectColor match of Benjamin Moore 817 Brazilian Blue to metal, clean the surface well and remove contamination, loose rust, or failing coating. Scuffing the surface can help create better adhesion when the metal is slick or glossy.
If you are painting over an existing coating, its gloss, texture, and condition can change the final appearance of Benjamin Moore 817 Brazilian Blue. A test area is a good idea when the old finish is worn, uneven, or not fully sound.
MyPerfectColor spray paint is a fast-drying durable acrylic enamel coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Benjamin Moore 817 Brazilian Blue 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 can 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.
No, MyPerfectColor uses a combination of proprietary ingredients to make interior and exterior housepaints, its own line of custom spray paint, and other acrylic enamel based products.
While we can provide Benjamin Moore 817 Brazilian Blue 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.