Match of Behr™ ECC-36-1 Shady Willow *

For Behr ECC-36-1 Shady Willow, start with a clean surface. Remove dust, oils, wax, and other contaminants, then let the part dry fully before painting. If the item is smooth and the substrate allows it, a light scuff can help the coating bite better. Mask off areas you do not want painted, and test the MyPerfectColor match on the actual surface first if the part is important or hard to replace.

Surface prep matters because the same matched color can look different on metal, plastic, wood, or an older coated item. Good prep helps the MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Behr ECC-36-1 Shady Willow go on more evenly and lowers the risk of adhesion or appearance problems.

A match of Behr ECC-36-1 Shady Willow can read differently after application because lighting, sheen, placement, and nearby surfaces all affect how the finished item appears. The same MyPerfectColor match can look a little different in bright daylight, indoor lighting, or shade, even when the formula is correct.

Texture and substrate also matter. A spray-coated part may look different from a brushed wall or from an existing aged surface beside it. If the new item has to sit next to something already painted, the finished result may still show differences in aging, sheen, or texture even when the color reference is accurate.

Before ordering Behr ECC-36-1 Shady Willow, confirm the exact color reference, the MyPerfectColor product type, the sheen, and the quantity you need. The color name and code identify the target reference, but they do not by themselves define the finish or product format.

Custom-made MyPerfectColor color matches are not returnable or refundable, so it is important to verify the details before you buy. If you are ordering Behr ECC-36-1 Shady Willow for a specific part or project, make sure the format you choose fits the surface and the application method you plan to use.

When spraying Behr ECC-36-1 Shady Willow, use light, even coats instead of trying to cover everything in one heavy pass. Keep a consistent distance, overlap each pass slightly, and move at a steady pace so the coating lays down evenly.

Avoid heavy passes because they can cause runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy build of color. Several light coats usually give you better control, especially on detailed parts, awkward shapes, or surfaces that tend to show spray pattern differences. Let each coat dry as directed before adding the next one.

Yes. A match of Behr ECC-36-1 Shady Willow can be ordered as a MyPerfectColor spray paint match for craft and accessory projects such as baskets, frames, furniture accents, shelving, decor pieces, and similar items where spray application is practical.

These projects usually work best when the item is cleaned first and the finish is tested on the actual material before full coverage. If you are coating wicker, wood, metal, or another surface, choose the MyPerfectColor format that fits the substrate and use application steps that suit the object, not just the color reference.

MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Behr ECC-36-1 Shady Willow 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 Behr ECC-36-1 Shady Willow 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 Behr ECC-36-1 Shady Willow 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.