Match of Valspar™ 218-6 Electric Blue *

Yes, but the surface condition matters. For metal or an older coating, clean off dirt, grease, chalk, and other contamination first. If the existing finish is glossy and still sound, scuff sanding can help the new coating bond better.

If there is rust, peeling paint, or damage in the old coating, address that before painting. The final look of 218-6 Electric Blue can also change if the base surface is uneven, rusty, or textured, so a test area is a good idea on important parts.

Choose the finish based on the item's use, not just the color. Sheen affects durability, cleanup, and how much light reflects off the surface. A higher sheen usually looks more reflective, while a lower sheen is less reflective and can make surface texture less noticeable.

The same match of 218-6 Electric Blue can read differently in different finishes, so the sheen you select should match the part you are painting and the look you want the finished item to have. If the item needs frequent cleaning or handling, that should be part of the finish decision.

Confirm the exact color reference, the MyPerfectColor product type, the sheen, and the quantity before you place the order. 218-6 Electric Blue by Valspar is a color target, and MyPerfectColor is making a custom match to that reference, not selling the original brand's paint product.

Custom-made color matches are not returnable or refundable, so it is important to verify the reference and the order details up front. If you are matching an existing item, make sure the source color is the one you actually want to reproduce.

Plastic can be painted, but different plastics behave differently, so testing on the actual part is important. Clean the surface first and make sure it is free of mold release, oils, or other residue that can interfere with adhesion.

MyPerfectColor spray paint adheres well to most plastics, and using the MyPerfectColor primer can improve adhesion. For low-energy plastics or parts that will be handled a lot, a test application is the safest way to reduce the risk of poor bond or finish issues.

Yes. Lighting, viewing angle, nearby surfaces, and the item's placement can all change how 218-6 Electric Blue reads once it is applied. Even when the color match is correct, the finished part can look different in bright daylight, indoor light, or shadowed areas.

This matters most when the painted item will sit next to an existing surface or in a location where color checks are done closely. For important projects, evaluate the match on the actual substrate and in the real lighting conditions where the item will be used.

MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Valspar 218-6 Electric Blue 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 MyPerfectColor 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge spray paint need as the coverage is highly dependent on how it is applied. Learn more about how spray paint works at MyPerfectColor.

MyPerfectColor has hundreds of color books in its archive, including the original Valspar paint color books. The color Valspar 218-6 Electric Blue you are looking for is in our library. We are able to make paint and verify that it matches the original.

Please note that if you are trying to touch up, the paint on your wall now is likely different than it was when first painted. MyPerfectColor will be sending the original color which may no longer match your walls. Learn more about color matching accuracy and our color matching service.

While we can provide Valspar 218-6 Electric Blue in paint, we don't provide any crossover information. We've found that every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another brand.

However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the brand 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.