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A match of ICI 550 Alencon Lace is a light, muted beige with a warm yellow-brown undertone. It reads soft rather than crisp, with low chroma and enough depth to avoid looking stark; the LRV of 58.16 places it in the mid-light range rather than an off-white.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected ICI color reference can be used on trim pieces, vent covers, switch plates, speaker grilles, brackets, shelving, frames, mailboxes, shutters, and PVC parts where a subdued warm neutral is needed. It is a practical choice for small coordinated components, removable fixtures, and hardware that need to follow an existing paint color without drawing attention to the part itself.
Because this is a light, low-chroma color, it usually covers more evenly than vivid colors, but dark or uneven substrates can still show through if prep is inconsistent. Film build, finish, and surface texture can shift it from a softer beige to a slightly warmer, more golden read, and gloss can make surface flaws more noticeable. For exterior parts, normal weathering and substrate differences can also change how the color appears once applied.
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Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) was a British chemical company that made paints and speciality products, including food ingredients, speciality polymers, electronic materials, and more.
MyPerfectColor is able to match all of the ICI paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original ICI 550 Alencon Lace by matching the original ICI color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using ICI paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the ICI 550 Alencon Lace and may not match ICI Color standards. Refer to ICI Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original ICI 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 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.
It depends on the substrate, its condition, and the product you are using. A primer is not always required, but it can improve adhesion and help the finish look more even, especially on slick, porous, damaged, or previously problematic surfaces.
For best results, check the prep guidance for the specific MyPerfectColor product you are ordering in a match of ICI 550 Alencon Lace. If you are unsure about the surface, a primer is usually the safer choice for adhesion.
The SDS is tied to the specific MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not to the color name alone. If you are ordering a match of ICI 550 Alencon Lace, look up the Safety Data Sheet for that exact MyPerfectColor product.
MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets can be found on the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page for the product you are buying.
Choose the finish based on how the part will be used and how much reflectivity you want. Lower sheen finishes usually hide surface flaws better, while higher sheen finishes are typically easier to wipe clean and can look more reflective.
Keep in mind that gloss level changes how a match of ICI 550 Alencon Lace reads on the finished item. If appearance consistency matters, select the finish that fits the surface and the use, not just the color name.
Use light, even coats and keep the spray moving to avoid heavy buildup, runs, or uneven sheen. Hold a consistent distance from the surface and overlap each pass slightly so the match of ICI 550 Alencon Lace builds evenly.
On small parts like vents, hardware, frames, shutters, or other removable items, spray technique matters as much as the color match. If you apply too heavily, the finish can look muddy or dry unevenly, so multiple light coats are usually better than one heavy coat.
Yes, but plastics vary widely, so surface prep matters. MyPerfectColor spray paint can stick well to many plastics, but testing on the actual material is important because some plastics need more prep or a dedicated primer to improve adhesion.
If the part is a plastic cover, grille, pipe, trim piece, or other low-energy surface, use the MyPerfectColor primer for better adhesion before applying a match of ICI 550 Alencon Lace.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the ICI 550 Alencon Lace 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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MyPerfectColor offers custom spray paint matched to ICI 550 Alencon Lace which enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish. It is difficult to gauge spray paint coverage because it depends on how you apply it and the amount of overspray, but generally the 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. This paint sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.
While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the ICI 550 Alencon Lace, 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.