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MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Sherwin Williams SW2226 Shire Green is a muted, light-to-medium yellow-green with an olive-brown cast. The low chroma keeps it quiet rather than bright, and its LRV of 43.08 puts it in the mid-range, so it reads as a solid, subdued color with some depth.
This match can be useful on sprayable parts that need a restrained green note and a repeatable finish: HVAC vents, switch covers, speaker grilles, mailbox parts, shutters, PVC trim, railings, brackets, shelving, frames, knobs, and hardware. It also suits small fixtures and removable accessories where matching a known paint color matters more than painting a large surface.
Because the color is muted, it usually hides more easily than a vivid green, but finish and substrate still affect the result. Dark or uneven bases can show through a light-to-mid tone like this if the coat is thin, and gloss level can make the color read slightly deeper or lighter. Careful prep and enough film build help the match read more consistently across metal, plastic, wood, and previously coated parts.
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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.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to SW2226 Shire Green is dry to the touch within minutes, can usually be recoated in 1 to 2 hours, and is fully cured in about two weeks.
Dry to touch does not mean ready for full handling. If the coat is heavy, or if conditions are cool or humid, allow extra time before stacking, assembling, or putting the part into service.
A match of SW2226 Shire Green can still read differently after application because lighting, sheen, surface texture, and nearby materials all affect how the finished coating appears.
If the part will be installed next to other painted surfaces or viewed under different light sources, expect some visual change from the loose color reference even when the paint match itself is correct.
Yes. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to SW2226 Shire Green is a practical option for switch covers, knobs, vents, speaker grilles, brackets, trim pieces, and similar parts that benefit from a smooth sprayed finish.
It is best suited to items that can be sprayed evenly after proper preparation. If a piece is too small, detailed, or awkward to spray well, another MyPerfectColor format may be a better choice for that project.
Before ordering a custom match of SW2226 Shire Green, confirm the exact color reference, the MyPerfectColor product format, the sheen, and the quantity you need.
Custom-made color matches are made specifically for your order and are not returnable or refundable, so checking the details first helps avoid ordering the wrong product.
The SDS is tied to the specific MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not to the Sherwin Williams color name alone.
To find it, look up the Safety Data Sheet for the exact MyPerfectColor product and format you plan to order, such as spray paint or another matched product type, on the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page. The SDS can differ by product, so the color name by itself is not enough for safety information.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW2226 Shire Green 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 SW2226 Shire Green. 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 SW2226 Shire Green, 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.