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Match of ICI™ 1550 Arden Forge *
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A match of ICI 1550 Arden Forge reads as a deep, cool blue-gray with low chroma and a subdued, gray-cast character. Its slight blue-violet lean keeps it from reading flat, while the overall appearance stays restrained rather than bright or saturated.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be used on vents, speaker grilles, switch plates, metal brackets, railings, mailbox parts, cabinet pulls, and other small hardware where a dark blue-gray needs to coordinate with surrounding painted parts. It also works well on PVC trim pieces, shelving supports, frame accents, and removable fixtures that need a repeatable color on metal, plastic, wood, or previously coated surfaces after proper preparation.
Because this is a dark, low-LRV color, surface preparation and film build matter. The color can read slightly different on smooth versus textured substrates, and finish choice will affect how much of the blue undertone shows through. On lighter or uneven bases, more than one coat may be needed for a consistent, even appearance.
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About ICI Paints
Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) was a British chemical company that made paints and speciality products, including food ingredients, speciality polymers, electronic materials, and more.
Matching ICI Paint Colors
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 1550 Arden Forge 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 1550 Arden Forge 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Match of ICI™ 1550 Arden Forge *
How much MyPerfectColor paint matched to 1550 Arden Forge should I order for my project?
Coverage depends on the size of the item, the surface texture, how much hiding power is needed, the application method, and how many coats you plan to apply. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat. Other paint formats often cover about 400 to 600 square feet, but the practical amount for your project still depends on the part you are painting.
For 1550 Arden Forge, smaller items like vents, grilles, hardware, trim pieces, or brackets may need only one can, while larger items or rough surfaces can require more material and more than one coat. If you are coating PVC pipe, shutters, or similar exterior components, plan for extra paint if the surface is textured or if you need full hiding.
Will 1550 Arden Forge look the same if I order it in a different finish?
No. The same color match can read differently in matte, satin, or gloss because the finish changes how light reflects off the coating. That means 1550 Arden Forge can look flatter in a low-sheen finish and deeper or darker in a higher-sheen finish, even though the color formula is the same.
If the part will sit next to an existing painted surface, choose the finish carefully because sheen differences can be noticeable. This matters for items like switch covers, speaker grilles, hardware, railings, or fixtures where the finish is part of the final appearance.
How do I confirm I am ordering the correct 1550 Arden Forge color match?
Confirm 1550 Arden Forge from a physical swatch or a known existing color reference from the original brand, not from a computer screen alone. Screens can shift the appearance of the color, so the safest order is based on the actual reference you want matched.
MyPerfectColor makes a match of 1550 Arden Forge in its own paint, so the key decision is making sure the target color reference is correct before you place the order. This is especially important if you are matching a part that needs to coordinate with an existing painted surface or a known brand color standard.
Where can I find the SDS for MyPerfectColor paint matched to 1550 Arden Forge?
The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not to the color name 1550 Arden Forge by itself. To get the right safety sheet, check the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page for the exact product format you are ordering.
If you are comparing spray paint to another MyPerfectColor format, use the SDS for that specific product rather than assuming one sheet covers every version of the match.
Can I return a custom-made MyPerfectColor match of 1550 Arden Forge if I choose the wrong product?
Custom-made color matches are not returnable or refundable, so confirm 1550 Arden Forge, the product type, the sheen, and the quantity before ordering. That matters most when you need the paint for a specific part, fixture, or coordinated component and cannot easily change the project later.
If the order is for spray paint, make sure spray application is the right format for the surface and that you have the correct color reference before you buy.
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How can MyPerfectColor match the ICI 1550 Arden Forge?
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the ICI 1550 Arden Forge 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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How many spray cans of the ICI 1550 Arden Forge should I get?
MyPerfectColor offers custom spray paint matched to ICI 1550 Arden Forge 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.
How do I find the same color as the ICI 1550 Arden Forge in a different company?
While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the ICI 1550 Arden Forge, 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.