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A match of Sherwin Williams SW2156 Fauna is a muted warm taupe-beige with a soft rosy-brown undertone. It reads as a mid-tone neutral rather than a bright beige, and its low chroma gives it a restrained, slightly earthy character.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Sherwin Williams SW2156 Fauna is well suited to vents, switch covers, return grilles, conduit, mailbox parts, shutters, railings, brackets, shelving, frames, and hardware. It can also be used on PVC trim, speaker grilles, and other small metal, plastic, wood, or previously coated parts where a quiet coordinated color is needed.
Because this color is relatively muted, it often covers more evenly than a vivid accent color, but finish and substrate still affect the result. A smooth surface will usually read cleaner, while a dark, patchy, or textured base can make the color appear a little deeper or warmer. Proper prep and enough film build help keep the color consistent, especially on handled parts or exterior pieces.
Similar colors:
SW6045 Emerging Taupe
HGSW3035 Emerging Taupe
LL10 Emerging Taupe
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.
Yes. A match of Sherwin Williams SW2156 Fauna can be ordered as MyPerfectColor custom spray paint for small parts like switch covers, knobs, vents, speaker grilles, brackets, trim pieces, and similar items when you want a smooth sprayed finish. This is usually a practical choice when the part is removable or easy to mask and you want a consistent color match across a group of pieces.
For best results, prepare the surface correctly for the material, especially on plastic or metal, and follow the product directions for adhesion, primer, and cure time before putting the part back into service.
The SDS is tied to the specific MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not to the SW2156 Fauna color name by itself. To get the right Safety Data Sheet, use the SDS information for the exact MyPerfectColor paint product and format you ordered.
MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets are available on the Safety Data Sheets page for this product. If you are comparing formats, make sure the SDS matches the paint type you plan to use.
For MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to SW2156 Fauna, dry-to-touch is usually within minutes, recoating is typically recommended in about 1 to 2 hours, and full cure takes about 2 weeks.
Those are different milestones. A part may feel dry before it is ready for heavy handling, stacking, or installation, so plan the job around the cure time if the item will be used right away.
Confirm SW2156 Fauna from a physical swatch, a known existing painted sample, or another reliable original brand reference before placing the order. Screen images can shift with lighting, device settings, and calibration, so they are not the best way to approve the color.
MyPerfectColor makes a match of the selected brand color reference. That means you should verify the target color first, then choose the correct MyPerfectColor product format and sheen for the project.
A typical can of MyPerfectColor spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, but actual coverage depends on the surface size, texture, color change, application method, and how many coats you need.
For SW2156 Fauna, plan for extra paint if the surface is rough, porous, dark, or uneven, or if you need multiple coats for even coverage. If the project is larger than a small part or fixture, check the area carefully before ordering so you do not run short.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW2156 Fauna 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 SW2156 Fauna. 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 SW2156 Fauna, 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.