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A match of Sherwin Williams SW2835 Craftsman Brown reads as a warm, muted brown with a tan undertone and moderate depth. It is not a sharp orange-brown or a dark chocolate tone; the color feels softened and grounded, with enough body to read clearly on finished parts and fixtures.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to this color works well on small, sprayable items such as vents, switch covers, speaker grilles, mailbox hardware, railings, brackets, shelving supports, window or shutter trim pieces, and PVC details. It is also a practical choice for coordinated metal, plastic, wood, or wicker accessories when you want the part to carry the same brown reference as the larger project.
Because this is a medium-depth, muted color, it generally covers more easily than a very light shade, but the final look still depends on the substrate, prep, and film build. A smoother surface and even coats will help the brown read consistently; gloss can make the tone appear a little deeper and can also make texture or repair marks more noticeable. On darker or uneven surfaces, primer and additional coats may be needed for uniform color.
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The SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY was founded by Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams in 1866. Today, the company is a global leader in the development, manufacture and sale of coatings and related products.
MyPerfectColor matches all of the Sherwin-Williams paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Sherwin-Williams color by matching the original Sherwin-Williams color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Sherwin-Williams paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Sherwin-Williams Color and may not match Sherwin-Williams Color standards. Refer to Sherwin-Williams Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Sherwin-Williams 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. MyPerfectColor can make a custom spray paint match of SW2835 Craftsman Brown for small parts and hardware where a spray-applied finish is practical. That can be useful for items such as switch covers, vents, speaker grilles, trim pieces, knobs, brackets, and similar pieces.
For the best result, clean the item well, confirm the surface is suitable for coating, and apply several light coats instead of one heavy coat. The final look can change with the substrate, texture, and sheen, so it is best to treat the spray can as a color match for the part you are actually painting.
Plastics vary a lot, so the safest approach is to test SW2835 Craftsman Brown on the actual plastic before painting a finished piece. MyPerfectColor spray paint can adhere well to many plastics, but adhesion depends on the specific material and prep.
Using the MyPerfectColor primer for acrylic enamel can help improve adhesion on difficult surfaces. Clean the part, make sure it is dry, and test the primer and topcoat on a small hidden area or sample piece before committing to the full item.
Confirm SW2835 Craftsman Brown from a physical swatch or a known existing color reference, not from a screen image alone. MyPerfectColor matches to the original brand color standard, so the reference you approve is the key factor in getting the right match.
If you are matching an existing painted item, remember that age, fading, gloss, and surface texture can change how it looks. The safest order is based on the intended brand color reference, not on an aged or weathered sample unless that is the color you want to reproduce.
A typical can of spray paint in SW2835 Craftsman Brown covers about 20 square feet with one coat, but actual coverage depends on the surface, texture, hidden areas, and how many coats you need. Rough or porous surfaces usually take more paint than smooth surfaces.
If you are coating small parts, it is often better to plan by item count and number of coats rather than by square footage alone. If the surface is dark, uneven, or difficult to hide, you may need extra material to get even coverage.
The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor product chemistry, not to the SW2835 Craftsman Brown color name alone. You can find MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets at https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm.
If you are ordering a specific format, such as spray paint, check the SDS for that product type rather than assuming every matching color has the same safety documentation.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW2835 Craftsman Brown 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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To make spray paint matched to Sherwin Williams SW2835 Craftsman Brown. MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint 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 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge how much spray you'll need as it is highly dependent on how it is applied. It is better to have too much than run short.
While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the Sherwin Williams SW2835 Craftsman Brown, 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.