Match of Sherwin Williams™ SW1238 Raven *

Confirm SW1238 Raven from a physical swatch from Sherwin Williams or from a known existing color reference, not from screen viewing alone. MyPerfectColor matches to the original brand color standard, so the target color needs to be verified before you place the order.

If you only have a digital image or an unverified sample, the safest next step is to confirm the color reference in person before choosing the MyPerfectColor match.

Coverage depends on the surface size, 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, while other paint formats typically cover about 400 to 600 square feet per coat.

If you are coating a rough, porous, dark, or uneven surface, plan for extra material because SW1238 Raven may need more than one coat to look even.

Safety Data Sheets are tied to the MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not to the SW1238 Raven color name by itself. You should use the SDS for the exact MyPerfectColor format you are ordering, such as spray paint or another product type.

MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets can be found at https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm.

Before applying a MyPerfectColor match of SW1238 Raven to metal or a previously coated surface, clean the item? Wait need ASCII only and no typo. Let's craft properly.

Before applying a MyPerfectColor match of SW1238 Raven to metal or a previously coated surface, clean the item, remove contamination, and scuff any sound glossy coating so the paint can adhere better. If there is rust, loose paint, or failing coating, address that first because the condition of the old surface can affect both adhesion and final appearance.

Gloss, texture, and the condition of the existing coating can change how SW1238 Raven reads after application, so a test spot is a good idea when the substrate is unfamiliar or heavily worn.

Choose the sheen based on how the part will be used, cleaned, and viewed. Higher gloss finishes are usually more reflective and can be easier to wipe clean, while lower gloss finishes reduce reflection but can make the matched color read differently on the finished item.

If the SW1238 Raven part needs to coordinate with an existing surface, the sheen choice matters as much as the color match because gloss level changes the final look.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW1238 Raven 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 SW1238 Raven. 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 SW1238 Raven, 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.