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A match of Ace 179-B River Rock is a deep, low-chroma gray with a faint mauve undertone and a cool-leaning cast. Its muted character keeps it from reading sharp or bright, and the low LRV means it appears fairly dark once applied.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to 179-B River Rock can be used on vents, switch plates, speaker grilles, mailbox parts, metal brackets, shelving supports, railings, cabinet hardware, and PVC trim pieces. It is also practical for small fixtures, frames, and removable accessories where a subdued dark neutral is needed on metal, plastic, wood, or previously coated surfaces after proper preparation.
Because this color is dark and very quiet in chroma, sheen and substrate texture can change how the mauve-gray cast reads. Gloss or satin finishes may make the undertone more noticeable, while rough or uneven surfaces can show contrast through the coating. On lighter bases, a consistent film build helps the color settle into a more even appearance.
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MyPerfectColor is able match all of the Ace paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Ace color by matching the original Ace color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Ace paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Ace Color and may not match Ace Color standards. Refer to Ace Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Ace 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.
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Use light, even coats and keep the can moving so the match of Ace 179-B River Rock builds gradually instead of in one heavy pass. Hold a consistent distance from the part and overlap each pass slightly so the color lays down evenly.
Heavy passes can create runs, a muddy color build, or sheen variation, so it is better to build coverage with multiple controlled coats. This is especially important on small parts, trim, fixtures, and other surfaces where spray application shows quickly.
No. Custom-made orders matched to Ace 179-B River Rock should be confirmed carefully before purchase, because they are not returnable or refundable.
Before ordering, verify the color reference, the MyPerfectColor product format you need, the sheen, and the quantity. That is the safest way to avoid ordering a custom match that does not fit your project.
Confirm Ace 179-B River Rock from a physical swatch or a known existing color reference, not from screen viewing alone. MyPerfectColor matches the selected brand color reference, so the target color should be verified before you place the order.
The code and name identify the brand color target, but they do not tell you the sheen, product line, or how an already painted surface will look. If the reference is unclear, resolve that first so you are ordering the correct match.
No. Even after you select Ace 179-B River Rock correctly, lighting, sheen, placement, and nearby surfaces can change how the finished coating reads.
That means the same match can look slightly different on a wall, fixture, panel, or removable part depending on where it is installed and what it is next to. Plan for the applied color to be judged in its real location, not only from the original reference.
Yes, but plastics vary widely, so test on the actual material first. MyPerfectColor spray paint can stick well to most plastics, but surface prep matters and the part may need the MyPerfectColor primer to improve adhesion.
This is a good approach for items like covers, grilles, trim pieces, and other molded parts where a match of Ace 179-B River Rock needs to bond to a low-energy or hard-to-paint surface.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Ace 179-B River Rock 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 an original sample of the Ace 179-B River Rock 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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While we can provide Ace 179-B River Rock 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.