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A match of Sherwin Williams SW1185 Silvery Sage is a light, muted green with a noticeable gray-beige cast. Its low chroma keeps it quiet rather than leafy or saturated, and the high lightness gives it a soft, airy read. The green undertone is present, but it is restrained enough to blend toward a calm, subdued finish.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be used on vents, switch plates, speaker grilles, lamp parts, shelving brackets, small frames, cabinet hardware, PVC trim pieces, and exterior fixtures such as railings, shutters, or mailboxes when those parts need a subdued sage finish. It also fits makers and maintenance teams coating baskets, signage parts, access panels, or other removable components where spray application is practical and a consistent color reference matters.
Because this is a light color, darker substrates or uneven primers can show through more easily, so surface prep and a uniform base coat matter. The muted chroma usually hides more calmly than a vivid color, but the final appearance can still shift with film build, texture, and sheen. On metal, plastic, or previously coated parts, a test application can help confirm coverage and how the color reads on that specific surface.
Similar colors:
SW6183 Conservative Gray
HGSW3267 Turning Point
HGSW3257 Filmy Green
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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Yes, but plastics vary a lot, so the safest approach is to test the match on the actual plastic first. MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, and using the MyPerfectColor primer for acrylic enamel can improve adhesion on difficult surfaces. If the part is an unfamiliar plastic, a test spray is the best way to confirm prep and adhesion before painting the full item.
Before ordering, confirm the brand color reference, the MyPerfectColor product type, the sheen, and the quantity you need. A match of Sherwin Williams SW1185 Silvery Sage is the color target, but the final result also depends on choosing the right format and finish for your project. Custom-made color matches are not returnable or refundable, so it is important to verify the order details before you buy.
Choose the sheen based on how the item will be used and how you want the finished surface to behave. Sheen affects reflectivity, durability, cleanup, and the way SW1185 Silvery Sage reads after it is applied. The same matched color can look different in a flatter or glossier finish, so pick the sheen that fits the project instead of relying on the color name alone.
Not always. Even after the color is matched correctly, placement, lighting, sheen, and nearby surfaces can change how SW1185 Silvery Sage appears on the finished item. If the part will sit next to an existing painted surface or be viewed in strong or mixed lighting, it is smart to test the match on the actual substrate before finishing the full project.
Coverage depends on the size of the item, surface texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats are needed. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat. Other paints typically cover between 400 and 600 square feet. For SW1185 Silvery Sage, plan for extra material if the surface is rough, dark, or likely to need more than one coat.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW1185 Silvery Sage 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 SW1185 Silvery Sage. 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 SW1185 Silvery Sage, 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.