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A match of Dunn Edwards DE 3166 Canyon Abyss reads as a muted earthy olive-beige with a soft brown cast and a slight yellow-green undertone. It is not bright or clean; the low chroma and moderate depth give it a subdued, grounded look that can read more khaki, taupe, or olive depending on finish and substrate.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to this color is useful on small parts and removable pieces where a coordinated finish matters. It can be applied to vents, switch covers, speaker grilles, brackets, shelving, frames, railings, mailboxes, PVC trim pieces, hardware, and fixture components. The muted character makes it suitable for parts that need to sit visually with painted architecture without drawing much attention.
Because the color is restrained rather than vivid, it generally hides more easily than a saturated hue, but the final read still changes with surface texture, gloss, and film build. A smoother or glossier application can make the warm yellow-green undertone more noticeable, while rough or porous substrates may mute it further. As with any custom spray finish, proper prep and application on the actual material can help you judge coverage and appearance before full use.
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Dunn-Edwards has been the leading paint manufacturer in the Southwestern United States since 1925. They are committed to providing the superior products and services that their customers have come to expect. Their mission has always been to provide the best performing paint, in an environmentally sound manner to protect the health and well-being of their customers.
MyPerfectColor is able match all of the Dunn Edwards paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Dunn Edwards color by matching the original Dunn Edwards color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Dunn Edwards paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Dunn Edwards Color and may not match Dunn Edwards Color standards. Refer to Dunn Edwards Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Dunn Edwards 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.
The right sheen depends on the item and how it will be used. Sheen affects durability, cleanup, reflectivity, and the way DE 3166 Canyon Abyss reads on the finished surface. Lower sheens usually hide surface texture better, while higher sheens are easier to wipe clean and will make the color look a bit more reflective.
If you are matching an existing part, choose the sheen that best fits the surface it will sit beside. The color code does not define the finish, so DE 3166 Canyon Abyss can be ordered in a finish that better fits your project needs.
Confirm DE 3166 Canyon Abyss from a physical swatch or a known existing painted sample from the original Dunn Edwards reference, not from a screen image alone. Monitors and phone displays can shift the color enough to cause an ordering error.
MyPerfectColor makes a custom-matched paint to the selected brand color reference. Verify that DE 3166 Canyon Abyss is the exact target before you place the order, especially if the part will be used next to an existing painted surface.
Yes, but plastics vary a lot, so prep matters. For DE 3166 Canyon Abyss, clean the part well, scuff it if the surface allows it, and test on the actual plastic before painting the full item. This helps you confirm adhesion and how the color lays down on that specific substrate.
MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, and MyPerfectColor primer can improve adhesion on difficult surfaces. If the plastic is unfamiliar, a test application is the safest way to avoid adhesion problems.
Yes. After application, lighting, viewing angle, sheen, and nearby surfaces can all change how DE 3166 Canyon Abyss appears. This color has an LRV of 23.75, so it will read relatively dark compared with a light color and can look different as the light changes.
If the painted item will sit next to an existing surface, check the matched finish in the same lighting where the final part will live. That gives you the best idea of how the color will actually read after installation.
A match of Dunn Edwards DE 3166 Canyon Abyss can be a practical choice for baskets, frames, shelving, brackets, hardware, and other small items where spray application is easier than brushing. For these projects, MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color is often the most convenient format.
If you need the color in another format, MyPerfectColor also offers other matched product options. Choose the format based on the object shape, the amount of handling, and whether you need spray application for detail work or full coverage.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Dunn Edwards DE 3166 Canyon Abyss 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 Dunn Edwards DE 3166 Canyon Abyss 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 Dunn Edwards DE 3166 Canyon Abyss 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.