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A match of Valspar EE2078C Smoldering Coals is a deep warm red-brown with a muted clay cast. It reads darker than a midtone red, with enough chroma to stay distinct, but the low LRV keeps it subdued rather than bright.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to this color can be useful on vents, switch covers, speaker grilles, railings, brackets, mailboxes, shutters, hardware, and small furniture accents. It also fits PVC pipe, trim pieces, and removable fixtures when the goal is to carry the color across mixed materials with an even sprayed finish.
Because the color is relatively dark, surface prep matters: scratches, filler lines, and sheen differences can show more clearly than they would in a lighter color. Coverage is usually straightforward, but the final look can shift with substrate color, film build, and finish; darker or uneven bases may take additional coats for uniform color.
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The Valspar Corporation is a manufacturer of paint and coatings based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Valspar was founded in 1806 as a paint dealership in Boston, Massachusetts. The Valspar name emerged in 1903 as the name of a clear varnish and became the company name in 1932. Sherwin-Williams acquired Valspar in June 2017.
MyPerfectColor is able to match all of the Valspar paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Valspar EE2078C Smoldering Coals by matching the original Valspar color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor does not use Valspar paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Valspar EE2078C Smoldering Coals and may not match Valspar Color standards. Refer to Valspar Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Valspar EE2078C Smoldering Coals. 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 the 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.
Coverage depends on the surface size, texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats you need. As a planning guide, a typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, while other paint formats typically cover about 400 to 600 square feet.
If you are coating a textured, porous, or uneven surface, plan for more paint than a smooth part of the same size. If the project includes multiple parts or you need full hiding, order extra rather than trying to stretch a single can too far.
The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not the color name alone. For the selected color reference, use the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page for the product family.
MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets can be found here: https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm
Choose the sheen based on the surface you are coating and how the item will be used. Finish affects durability, cleanup, reflectivity, and how the matched color reads on the finished part.
If you are matching an existing painted item, the sheen matters as much as the color reference. A different gloss level can make EE2078C Smoldering Coals look lighter, darker, or more noticeable even when the color formula is correct.
Even after you order a match of EE2078C Smoldering Coals, the finished appearance can shift based on lighting, placement, sheen, and nearby surfaces. That is normal for any custom-matched paint.
If the item will sit next to another finished part, the viewing conditions matter. A color that looks right in one location can read differently once it is on a wall, fixture, or removable part with a different gloss or surface texture.
Before ordering, confirm the exact color reference, the MyPerfectColor product type, the sheen, and the quantity you need. That is especially important when you are ordering a custom-made match of EE2078C Smoldering Coals for a specific project.
Custom color matches are not returnable or refundable, so it is worth verifying the reference and the finish before placing the order. If the color has to coordinate with an existing part, confirm that the substrate and sheen are part of the plan too.
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 EE2078C Smoldering Coals 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 EE2078C Smoldering Coals 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 EE2078C Smoldering Coals 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.