Match of Sherwin Williams™ SW1225 Blue Heron *

Yes, but the surface condition matters. For metal, clean off oil, dirt, and loose rust, then scuff the surface so the new coating has something to grip. For an existing coating, make sure it is sound, clean, and fully bonded before painting SW1225 Blue Heron as a MyPerfectColor match.

The gloss, texture, and wear of the old coating can change how SW1225 Blue Heron looks after it dries, so a good prep step is important if you want the finish to read evenly on the part.

The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not to the Sherwin Williams color name alone. To get the right document for SW1225 Blue Heron, use the SDS for the exact MyPerfectColor format you plan to order, such as spray paint.

If you are checking compliance or handling instructions before you buy, make sure you open the SDS for the specific product version, since different formats can have different safety information.

Use light, even coats of MyPerfectColor SW1225 Blue Heron instead of one heavy pass. Keep a consistent spray distance, overlap each pass, and keep the can moving so the color builds evenly without runs or puddling.

Heavy coats can cause uneven sheen, sagging, or a muddy looking build, especially on small parts or detailed items. Let each coat dry according to the product label before adding the next coat.

MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, but plastics vary a lot, so testing on the actual part is the safest approach. A match of Sherwin Williams SW1225 Blue Heron can also be affected by low-energy surfaces, surface release agents, and old contamination.

For better adhesion, use the MyPerfectColor primer for acrylic enamel before applying the color coat. Clean the part first, follow the primer and topcoat directions, and test a small area if the substrate is unfamiliar.

Choose the finish based on how the part will be used, not just on color. Higher gloss usually gives easier cleanup and more reflectivity, while lower gloss can be better at hiding surface texture or small flaws. The same SW1225 Blue Heron color can look different as the sheen changes.

If you are coating a part that needs to coordinate with an existing painted surface, try to match the gloss level as closely as possible. That helps the finished item read more consistently next to the surrounding material.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW1225 Blue Heron 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 SW1225 Blue Heron. 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 SW1225 Blue Heron, 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.