Match of Sherwin Williams™ SW4056 Blueprint *

Primer needs depend on the surface, its condition, and the paint type you are using. For a match of SW4056 Blueprint, primer is often useful on bare, glossy, patched, or hard-to-stick substrates because it can improve adhesion and help the finish build more evenly.

If the part is already sound, clean, and properly prepared, primer may not be required, but it usually does not hurt. Check the prep guidance for the exact MyPerfectColor product you order before painting.

The Safety Data Sheet is tied to the MyPerfectColor product chemistry, not the Sherwin Williams color name alone. If you order a match of SW4056 Blueprint, use the SDS for the exact MyPerfectColor product you are buying.

You can find MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets here: MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets.

Yes. A custom spray paint match of SW4056 Blueprint is practical for small parts and hardware where a smooth sprayed finish is wanted, such as switch covers, knobs, vents, speaker grilles, brackets, trim pieces, and similar items.

For best results, clean the part well, remove loose material, and use primer if the substrate or condition calls for it. Spray paint is often chosen for these items because it can reach edges and detailed shapes more evenly than brushing.

A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, but real coverage depends on the surface size, texture, color change, application method, and how many coats you need for SW4056 Blueprint.

Rough, porous, or dark surfaces usually need more paint than a smooth, light, or already-coated part. If you are coating several items or need multiple coats for even coverage, it is safer to plan conservatively and order extra.

The sheen you choose affects reflectivity, cleanup, durability, and how SW4056 Blueprint will look on the finished part. The same color can read differently in matte, satin, semi-gloss, or gloss because the finish changes how much light the surface reflects.

Pick the sheen based on the item you are painting and the wear it will see, since sheen is part of the product selection and not just a visual preference. If you want a specific finished look, make sure the order matches both the color reference and the finish you need.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW4056 Blueprint 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.

Learn more about our color matching service.

To make spray paint matched to Sherwin Williams SW4056 Blueprint. MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint 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 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge how much spray you'll need as it is highly dependent on how it is applied. It is better to have too much than run short.

While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the Sherwin Williams SW4056 Blueprint, we don't provide any crossover information because this is a subjective determination. Every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another company's color collection, so determining which color is the best approximation is a judgement call.

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