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A match of Sherwin Williams SW6249 Storm Cloud is a medium-deep blue-gray with a cool cast and low chroma. It reads as a restrained, softened color rather than a bright blue, with enough gray to keep it quiet and enough blue to keep the hue visible.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to this color is useful for painted parts where a controlled blue-gray finish is needed on smaller or removable items. It can be used on vent covers, switch plates, speaker grilles, brackets, shelving supports, mailboxes, railings, shutters, hardware, fixture parts, and PVC trim pieces that need to coordinate with an existing Storm Cloud reference.
Because this color sits in a darker range, surface preparation and film build matter. On smoother substrates it can read a little deeper and cleaner, while rough texture or uneven coverage may pull it toward a grayer look; darker primers or multiple light coats can help a spray application lay down more evenly. Finish choice also affects the result, since gloss level and substrate texture can change how much of the blue undertone you see.
Similar colors:
UO12 Storm Cloud
HGSW3363 Storm Cloud
HGSW1443 Nevermore Grey
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.
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Before you order a custom match of SW6249 Storm Cloud, confirm the exact color reference, the MyPerfectColor product format you need, the sheen, and the quantity. MyPerfectColor is making its own paint matched to the selected Sherwin Williams color reference, not selling the original Sherwin Williams paint. Because these are custom-made color matches, order carefully: once made, they are not returnable or refundable.
For SW6249 Storm Cloud, start by cleaning the surface well, removing grease or residue, and lightly scuffing if the material and existing finish call for it. Mask off areas you do not want painted, and test the color on the actual surface before doing the full job. Prep matters because the final look can change with surface condition, texture, and the number of coats.
Yes, MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to SW6249 Storm Cloud can be used on many plastic parts, but plastics vary widely, so a test on the actual material is important. For better adhesion, use the MyPerfectColor primer for Acrylic Enamel before painting. Clean the part first, follow the recommended prep steps, and test on a small area before coating the full item.
A match of Sherwin Williams SW6249 Storm Cloud is well suited to small parts and hardware when you want a smooth spray-applied finish on items such as switch covers, vents, speaker grilles, brackets, knobs, or trim pieces. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to SW6249 Storm Cloud is a good fit when the part can be removed, cleaned, and sprayed in light coats for a more even result.
A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, but actual coverage for SW6249 Storm Cloud depends on the surface size, texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats you need. If the surface is rough, dark, or uneven, plan for extra material so you do not run short before the job is complete.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW6249 Storm Cloud 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 SW6249 Storm Cloud. 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 SW6249 Storm Cloud, 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.