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A match of Sherwin Williams SW6004 Mink is a muted warm neutral with a brown-gray cast, low chroma, and a medium-deep value. It reads softer than a clear taupe and less cool than a typical gray, with an earthy, restrained character that stays close to the surface rather than looking bright or clean.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be used on vents, switch covers, speaker grilles, shelf brackets, cabinet pulls, railings, mailboxes, and other small parts where a subdued neutral is needed across different materials. It can also be a practical match for PVC trim pieces, access panels, and hardware when the goal is a consistent brown-gray finish on sprayable items.
Because the color is low in chroma and not especially light, it usually reads as a grounded neutral rather than a reflective accent. Finish and substrate can change the result: gloss tends to make the brown-gray depth read stronger, while matte or textured surfaces can soften it. On lighter or uneven substrates, the first coats may not fully mask contrast, so even film build and good surface prep matter for a uniform result.
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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.
The finish you choose for a match of SW6004 Mink affects both appearance and use. Lower-sheen finishes usually hide surface texture and reflect less light, while higher-sheen finishes are easier to wipe down and can feel more durable, but they also make flaws and color differences more noticeable. The same SW6004 Mink color can read differently across sheen levels, so choose the finish based on the item's cleaning needs and the look you want on the finished surface.
If you are ordering MyPerfectColor custom-matched paint for a part, fixture, or accessory, make sure the finish matches the application, not just the color reference.
For SW6004 Mink in spray paint, a typical can covers about 20 square feet with one coat. Other MyPerfectColor paint formats typically cover about 400 to 600 square feet, but actual coverage depends on the surface size, texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats you need.
If you are coating a rough, porous, dark, or uneven surface, plan for extra material because the same color may take more than one coat to cover evenly.
The Safety Data Sheet is tied to the specific MyPerfectColor product or chemistry, not to the SW6004 Mink color name alone. If you are buying a MyPerfectColor match of SW6004 Mink, use the SDS for the exact product format you ordered.
MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets can be found here: https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm.
Primer needs depend on the substrate, its condition, and the paint type you are using for SW6004 Mink. A primer never hurts and can improve adhesion, but it is not always required.
If the surface is bare, glossy, repaired, or a difficult material, primer is often worth considering. For the best result, check the prep guidance for the exact MyPerfectColor product format you plan to order.
Use light, even coats of MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to SW6004 Mink rather than one heavy pass. Keep the can moving, overlap each pass slightly, and hold a consistent distance from the surface so the color builds evenly.
Heavy coats can cause runs, uneven sheen, and a muddier-looking finish. Let each coat dry according to the product directions before applying the next coat.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW6004 Mink 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 SW6004 Mink. 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 SW6004 Mink, 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.