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MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to SW1521 Ballet Slipper is a very light, low-chroma blue-gray with a soft, cool cast. It reads more muted than saturated, with a faint gray quality that keeps the color quiet rather than bright.
This kind of color is often used on spray-paintable parts that need a clean, subdued finish without drawing attention to the part itself. It can work on HVAC vents, switch covers, speaker grilles, access panels, shelving brackets, railings, mailbox components, PVC trim pieces, and hardware where a pale cool color is needed to coordinate with existing painted surfaces.
Because the color is light and subtle, substrate condition and film build can affect the result. Darker or uneven base colors may show through more easily, and changes in sheen can make the blue-gray read slightly different from one surface to another. Careful surface prep and even application help keep the finish consistent.
Similar colors:
SW9682 Silent Ripple
SW6519 Hinting Blue
HGSW2387 Teensey Bubbles
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 SW1521 Ballet Slipper, use MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the Sherwin-Williams color reference and apply several light, even coats instead of one heavy coat. That approach helps reduce runs, texture buildup, and uneven sheen.
Keep the can moving with steady overlap and let each coat reach the recommended dry stage before the next pass. Light colors like SW1521 Ballet Slipper can show heavy application marks or uneven coverage more easily than a single wet coat.
Yes, SW1521 Ballet Slipper can be ordered as MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to the Sherwin-Williams color reference for many plastic parts, but plastics vary widely. Test on the actual item first whenever possible.
For better adhesion on difficult or low-energy plastics, use the MyPerfectColor primer made for this purpose. That step is important if the part is slick, flexible, or molded from an unfamiliar plastic.
Choose the sheen based on how the part will be used, not just on the color name. SW1521 Ballet Slipper in a lower sheen will usually hide small surface flaws better, while a higher sheen is typically easier to clean and reflects more light.
Keep in mind that the same SW1521 Ballet Slipper formula can look different as gloss changes, even when the color match itself is correct. If the part will sit next to an existing painted surface, match the sheen as closely as you can to reduce visual differences.
Before applying SW1521 Ballet Slipper, clean the metal or existing coating to remove oil, dust, wax, and other contamination. If the surface is glossy or slick, scuff it so the new coating has something to grip.
Remove loose rust, peeling paint, or chalky material before spraying. The condition of the old coating, plus its texture and gloss, can change how MyPerfectColor paint matched to SW1521 Ballet Slipper looks after it dries.
The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor product chemistry, not to SW1521 Ballet Slipper as a color name by itself. If you are ordering a match of SW1521 Ballet Slipper, look up the SDS for the exact MyPerfectColor paint product you plan to use.
Use the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page to find the correct document for the specific product format, such as spray paint. Do not rely on the color code alone for safety information.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW1521 Ballet Slipper 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 SW1521 Ballet Slipper. 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 SW1521 Ballet Slipper, 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.