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A match of Sherwin Williams SW1382 Papier White reads as a very light off-white with a warm cream-yellow cast and low saturation. It is not a stark white; the color has a soft, slightly muted character that can look cleaner or warmer depending on finish, substrate, and light.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be useful for PVC pipe, vent covers, switch plates, speaker grilles, brackets, shelving, frames, railings, shutters, mailbox parts, and other small components where a lighter coordinated finish is needed. It can also work on removable fixtures, hardware, and accessories that need a consistent color across mixed materials.
Because this is a very light color, darker or uneven surfaces can show through more easily, so coverage may improve with careful prep and full, even coats. Surface texture and sheen also affect how warm or clean the color reads. If you are coating a small part next to an older painted surface, differences in wear, gloss, or film build may be visible.
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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.
For SW1382 Papier White, apply MyPerfectColor custom spray paint in light, even coats rather than trying to cover in one heavy pass. Keep the gun or can moving, maintain a consistent distance, and overlap each pass slightly so the color builds evenly.
Heavy coats can cause runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy-looking build. If the part is large or the surface is absorbent or textured, plan on multiple thin coats and allow each coat to set before adding the next.
Yes, MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to SW1382 Papier White can be used on many plastic parts, but plastics vary widely, so testing on the actual material is important before committing to the full project.
For better adhesion on challenging substrates, use the MyPerfectColor primer for Acrylic Enamel before spraying the color coat. That extra step is especially useful when the item is smooth, flexible, or otherwise low-energy, since surface prep can matter more than the color itself.
Yes. A match of Sherwin Williams SW1382 Papier White is a good reference when you need MyPerfectColor custom spray paint to coordinate items like baskets, frames, shelving, decor pieces, furniture accents, or other small parts that are easier to spray than brush.
For projects like these, focus on surface prep, masking, and getting even coverage on all visible sides. Spray paint is often the most practical format when the goal is to match a known color on a removable or hard-to-brush object.
Choose the sheen based on how the part will be used and how you want the finished coating to perform, not just the color name. With SW1382 Papier White, sheen changes how reflective the match looks and can also affect cleanup and durability.
Higher sheen finishes are usually easier to wipe clean and look more reflective, while lower sheen finishes reduce shine and can make surface imperfections less noticeable. The same color can read differently across gloss levels, so pick the finish that fits the item and the environment.
The SDS is tied to the specific MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not to the SW1382 Papier White color name alone. If you need the safety information, look up the SDS for the exact product format you are ordering.
MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets are available on the MyPerfectColor site. Check the SDS before use, especially if you are working on a jobsite, in a school or facility setting, or around other requirements that call for product documentation.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW1382 Papier White 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 SW1382 Papier White. 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 SW1382 Papier White, 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.