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MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to SW6800 Something Blue is a light, cool blue with a soft, muted character. It reads airy rather than vivid, with a slight gray-and-aqua cast and moderate lightness instead of a deep or saturated blue.
That quieter tone works well on spray-friendly parts such as vents, switch covers, speaker grilles, PVC pipe, railings, brackets, frames, shelving, mailboxes, shutters, and hardware. It can also be used on removable fixtures, display pieces, or small equipment housings when a coordinated blue finish is needed on metal, plastic, wood, or previously coated surfaces that have been properly prepared.
Because this color is relatively light and low in chroma, it usually covers more easily than a vivid color, but a dark or uneven substrate can still show through and may need proper primer or extra coats for even results. Finish, film build, and surface texture can change how blue or gray the color reads, so a smoother substrate will generally produce a cleaner, more uniform appearance.
Similar colors:
AH19 Something Blue
HGSW1376 Something Blue
SW1794 Cinderella Blue
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.
Coverage depends on the surface size, 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 MyPerfectColor paint formats typically cover about 400 to 600 square feet, but the exact result will vary by substrate and application.
If you are coating a small part, fixture, or accessory in SW6800 Something Blue, plan around the item size and whether you expect to need more than one coat for even coverage.
For MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to SW6800 Something Blue, dry to touch is usually within minutes. Recoat is typically in about 1 to 2 hours, and full cure takes about two weeks.
Those are different milestones. A coating can feel dry enough to handle lightly before it is fully cured, so allow extra time if the part will be assembled, stacked, or put into service right away.
No. The same SW6800 Something Blue color reference can look different in matte versus gloss because the finish changes light reflection and perceived depth. The finish is part of how the color reads after application.
If the finished item needs a specific look, order the finish you plan to use on the actual part rather than assuming the color will appear identical across finishes.
Yes. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to SW6800 Something Blue is a practical choice for baskets, frames, furniture accents, shelving, decor pieces, and other small parts where spray application is easier than brushing.
It is best for projects where the goal is to coordinate the object to the selected color reference. For a reliable result, use proper surface preparation and choose the format that fits the item you are coating.
The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not the Sherwin-Williams color name alone. For SW6800 Something Blue, check the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page for the specific product you plan to order.
If you are comparing formats, make sure you review the SDS for the exact MyPerfectColor paint product you will use.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW6800 Something Blue 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 SW6800 Something Blue. 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 SW6800 Something Blue, 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.