Match of Sherwin Williams™ SW1223 Steel Blue *

Yes. A match of Sherwin Williams SW1223 Steel Blue can be ordered as MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to that color reference, which is useful for small or awkward items such as vents, grilles, switch covers, hardware, railings, pipes, shutters, and other parts that are easier to spray than brush.

This is a good option when you want the item to coordinate with a known color target and you are painting a removable part or a small surface where spray application is practical. It is MyPerfectColor paint matched to the selected brand color, not the original Sherwin Williams product line.

Plastics vary a lot, so a test on the actual part is important before committing to SW1223 Steel Blue. MyPerfectColor spray paint adheres well to most plastics, but prep and adhesion can still change by material type, surface finish, and how the part was molded.

For better adhesion, use the MyPerfectColor primer for Acrylic Enamel before applying the color coat. If the plastic is smooth, flexible, textured, or unknown, test first on an inconspicuous area and confirm that the finish and adhesion are acceptable before painting the full part.

Clean the metal first, then scuff the surface so the new coating can bond properly. For SW1223 Steel Blue, existing rust, grease, dust, wax, and other contamination should be removed before spraying, and any loose or failing coating should be addressed before you paint.

The condition of the old coating matters. Gloss, texture, and surface wear can change how the final color reads, even when the color match itself is correct. If the metal has heavy rust or a coating that is peeling, flaking, or unstable, prepare or remove that problem layer before applying the new finish.

Coverage depends on the size of the item, its texture, how porous or smooth the surface is, how much hiding is needed, and how many coats you plan to apply. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, but real-world coverage can be lower on rough, detailed, or absorbent surfaces.

If you are painting SW1223 Steel Blue on railings, vents, hardware, or multiple small parts, plan for extra material if the surface is textured or if a second coat is likely. For larger projects, estimate by surface area and include test spray and overlap in your calculation.

Confirm SW1223 Steel Blue from a physical swatch from the original brand or from a known existing color reference, not from a screen alone. MyPerfectColor matches to the original brand color standard, so the most important ordering step is making sure the target color reference is the one you actually want.

This matters most when the new paint will sit near an existing surface or when the project depends on repeating a specific legacy color. If the reference is uncertain, verify it before ordering so you do not end up with a correct match to the wrong color target.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW1223 Steel 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 SW1223 Steel 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 SW1223 Steel 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.