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A match of Martha Stewart 8398 Junco is a muted, medium-deep neutral with an olive-taupe body and a soft gray-brown cast. It reads subdued rather than bright, with low chroma and a warm, slightly earthy undertone.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to 8398 Junco works well on small parts where a quiet, grounded color is needed, such as vents, switch covers, speaker grilles, brackets, shelving supports, mailboxes, railings, hardware, and trim accessories. It is also practical for PVC pieces, fence or shutter details, and painted metal or plastic components that need to coordinate with an existing color reference without drawing attention.
Because this color is relatively dark and low-chroma, it usually carries depth without looking vivid, but surface texture and sheen can still change how warm or brown it appears. On rough, porous, or uneven substrates, the final result may read a little lighter or flatter, while glossy finishes can make the color and any surface imperfections more noticeable. A uniform primer can help the muted tone cover more evenly when the substrate is light or inconsistent.
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For many years, Martha Stewart provided paint and color collections through partnerships with paint manufacturers and sold them through various home centers. A few years ago, Martha Stewart decided to stop selling paint and as a result, Martha Stewart 8398 Junco is no longer available anywhere.
MyPerfectColor is able to match all of the Martha Stewart paint colors including 8398 Junco so you can still find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Martha Stewart 8398 Junco by matching the original Martha Stewart color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Martha Stewart paint as this is no longer available.
MyPerfectColor matches Martha Stewart 8398 Junco based on Martha Stewart color publications. The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Martha Stewart Color and may not match Martha Stewart Color standards. Refer to Martha Stewart Publications to obtain the accurate color.
Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Martha Stewart 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 the best results by re-coating the entire surface.
MyPerfectColor does not offer matches of any Martha Stewart Specialty Finishes such as the faux or metallic finishes.
If you need more assistance, please feel free to contact us and one of our expert staff would be happy to help.
Finish changes how reflective the coating is, so the same match of Martha Stewart 8398 Junco can look different after it is applied to the part you are painting. A glossier finish will usually read brighter and show more reflection, while a flatter finish will look less reflective.
If you need the color to coordinate with an existing coated item, choose the MyPerfectColor finish that best matches that item's current sheen and test on the actual surface first. The color code by itself does not define sheen.
Coverage depends on the size of the item, surface texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats you need. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat. Other paints typically cover between 400 and 600 square feet, but real-world coverage can be lower or higher based on the project.
If you are painting a small part, fixture, or accessory in Martha Stewart 8398 Junco, plan for extra material if the surface is rough, porous, dark, or difficult to cover evenly.
The Safety Data Sheet is tied to the MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not to the Martha Stewart 8398 Junco color name alone. For this color, MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets can be found here: Safety Data Sheets.
Use the SDS for the specific product you plan to order, especially if you are selecting spray paint or another format for the project.
Before applying a match of Martha Stewart 8398 Junco, clean the surface, remove dust and grease, and do light scuffing where appropriate so the coating can adhere properly. Mask off adjacent areas that should not be painted.
It is also wise to test the MyPerfectColor finish and color on the actual surface first, especially on plastic, metal, or previously coated parts, because the substrate can change how the final coating looks and performs.
Custom-made color matches are not returnable or refundable, so you should confirm the Martha Stewart 8398 Junco reference, the MyPerfectColor product format, the sheen, and the quantity before placing the order.
This is especially important when ordering MyPerfectColor paint matched to Martha Stewart 8398 Junco for a project that needs a specific spray-paint format or a precise finish.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Martha Stewart 8398 Junco 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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While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the Martha Stewart 8398 Junco, 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.