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A match of Pratt and Lambert 1687 Olde Time Taffy is a medium-deep, muted warm yellow-green with a golden olive character and an earthy brown cast. It has enough chroma to read as a definite color, but it stays subdued rather than bright or clean.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be used on vents, switch plates, speaker grilles, railings, mailbox parts, brackets, shelving, small metal frames, cabinet pulls, and other removable hardware where a warm earth tone is needed on a practical surface. It also fits PVC trim pieces, access panels, and fixture covers when the goal is to carry the same color onto parts that are usually painted separately from the main surface.
This color can shift with finish and substrate. Matte and satin sheens usually keep it quieter and more olive, while glossier finishes can bring forward more of the golden cast. On textured or porous surfaces, it may read a little deeper, and surface prep, primer choice, and film build can all affect how even the final color appears.
Similar colors:
13-20 Olde Time Taffy
13-21 Venetian Gold
1693 Venetian Gold
Since its founding in 1849, Pratt & Lambert has stood for quality, leadership and innovation in the paint industry.
MyPerfectColor is able match all of the Pratt & Lambert paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Pratt & Lambert color by matching the original Pratt & Lambert color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Pratt & Lambert paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Pratt & Lambert Color and may not match Pratt & Lambert Color standards. Refer to Pratt & Lambert Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Pratt & Lambert 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.
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Coverage depends on the size of the item, the surface texture, how well the substrate hides, the spray method, and how many coats you need. As a planning rule, a typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, but real project coverage can be lower on rough or porous surfaces and higher on smooth items.
For 1687 Olde Time Taffy, plan conservatively if you are coating dark, uneven, or heavily textured parts. If the item needs multiple coats for even color, order extra so you do not run short before the finish is complete.
Choose the finish based on how the item will be used, not just on the color name. Sheen affects durability, cleanup, reflectivity, and the way 1687 Olde Time Taffy reads on the finished surface. A higher gloss usually looks more reflective, while a lower gloss reduces shine and can look more subdued.
If you are coating a part that will be handled often, cleaned often, or exposed to wear, pick a finish that fits that use. If you need the matched color on several parts, keep the finish consistent so 1687 Olde Time Taffy looks the same across the project.
Yes. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to 1687 Olde Time Taffy is practical for baskets, frames, shelving, furniture accents, decor pieces, hardware, and other small items that are easier to spray than to brush.
This is a good fit when the goal is to coordinate a removable or small part to a known paint color reference. Spray application is often easier on awkward shapes, detailed pieces, and items with mixed edges or openings.
Confirm the target color from a physical swatch, fan deck, or another known existing color reference for Pratt and Lambert 1687 Olde Time Taffy before you order. Screen viewing alone is not enough to verify the color accurately.
MyPerfectColor matches the original brand color reference, so the safest order is based on a confirmed target, not on an image of the color on a monitor. If you are matching an existing painted item, remember that age, wear, and previous coatings can change how the surface looks compared with the original reference.
Safety Data Sheets are tied to the MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not the color name alone. For Pratt and Lambert 1687 Olde Time Taffy, check the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page for the SDS that matches the product format you are ordering.
You can review the SDS here: MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Pratt and Lambert 1687 Olde Time Taffy 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 Pratt and Lambert 1687 Olde Time Taffy 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 Pratt and Lambert 1687 Olde Time Taffy, 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.