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A match of Porter Paints 6905-3 Marsh Weed is a muted tan-beige with a soft yellow-olive undertone. It has moderate lightness and low chroma, so it reads as an earthy, subdued neutral rather than a clean beige or a strong green.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be used on vents, switch covers, speaker grilles, brackets, railings, mailbox parts, shelf edges, picture frames, and hardware where a quiet earth-tone finish is needed. It also works for PVC trim pieces, downspouts, shutters, and other removable exterior components that need to coordinate with an existing painted surface without standing out.
Because this is a muted color, it usually covers more predictably than vivid colors, but the final result still depends on substrate, surface prep, and finish. Darker or uneven bases can make it look deeper, while gloss and smoothness can bring out more of the warm olive cast and make texture or sanding marks easier to see.
Similar colors:
6892-1 Antique Velvet
12890-2 Lincoln Home Beige
6706-3 Beige Tellin
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.
Yes, but plastics vary a lot. For 6905-3 Marsh Weed, test the actual plastic first if possible, because some plastics accept coating better than others.
MyPerfectColor spray paint is designed to stick well to many plastics, and using the MyPerfectColor primer can improve adhesion before you apply a match of 6905-3 Marsh Weed.
Confirm 6905-3 Marsh Weed from a physical swatch, an original brand sample, or another known color reference. Do not rely on a monitor or phone screen, since screen colors can shift with settings and lighting.
MyPerfectColor matches the selected Porter Paints color reference, so checking the target color before you order helps avoid choosing the wrong standard.
The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not to the Porter Paints color name by itself. If you are ordering a match of 6905-3 Marsh Weed, use the SDS for the specific MyPerfectColor format you plan to buy.
You can find MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets on the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page.
Choose the finish based on how the item will be used, not on the color code alone. 6905-3 Marsh Weed does not determine sheen, so the same color can look different in matte, satin, semi-gloss, or gloss.
Lower sheen usually reduces reflectivity, while higher sheen is often easier to wipe clean and can show more surface detail. Pick the finish that fits the part you are coating and the look you need from the finished item.
Coverage for a match of 6905-3 Marsh Weed depends on the surface size, texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats you need. Rough or dark surfaces usually need more paint than smooth, light ones.
A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat. Other MyPerfectColor paints commonly cover about 400 to 600 square feet, but you should plan for the specific product format and your project conditions.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Porter Paints 6905-3 Marsh Weed 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 6905-3 Marsh Weed 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 6905-3 Marsh Weed, 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.