Match of ICI™ 1493 Charcoal Slate *

Choose the sheen based on how the part will be used, not just on the color name. With a match of ICI 1493 Charcoal Slate, flatter sheens usually reflect less light and can make surface variation less noticeable, while higher-sheen finishes are easier to wipe down and will show more reflection on the finished item.

MyPerfectColor can match ICI 1493 Charcoal Slate in different product formats, so the sheen you select affects the final look as much as the color itself. If the item will be handled often or needs easier cleaning, choose the most practical finish available for that format. If low glare matters more, a lower sheen is usually the safer choice.

Confirm ICI 1493 Charcoal Slate from a physical swatch, a known existing painted part, or another trusted brand reference before you order. Screen color can vary by device, lighting, and display settings, so it should not be the only source used to approve the color.

MyPerfectColor makes its own paint matched to the selected ICI color reference, so the important step is making sure the target is truly ICI 1493 Charcoal Slate before placing the order. If you are matching an existing item, verify the reference under the lighting conditions that matter for the project.

The Safety Data Sheet is tied to the specific MyPerfectColor product formula, not to the ICI 1493 Charcoal Slate color name by itself. That means you should check the SDS for the exact paint type you plan to order.

MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets are available on the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page. Use that page to review the SDS for the product format you are considering, such as spray paint or another matched paint option.

Primer depends on the substrate, its condition, and the paint format you choose. A primer usually is not required on every project, but it can improve adhesion and is often helpful on bare, glossy, uneven, or difficult surfaces.

For a match of ICI 1493 Charcoal Slate, check the prep guidance for the specific MyPerfectColor product you are ordering. If you are coating plastic, metal, or a previously painted surface, a suitable primer can reduce risk and help the final coat lay down more consistently.

For spray paint, dry-to-touch is usually within minutes, recoating is typically allowed in about 1 to 2 hours, and full cure takes about 2 weeks. Those are different stages, so a coat may feel dry before it is ready for heavy handling.

If you are spraying a match of ICI 1493 Charcoal Slate, use light coats and allow the paint to dry between passes so the finish can build evenly. Avoid handling or assembling the part too soon, because the coating can still mark or shift before it fully cures.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the ICI 1493 Charcoal Slate 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.

MyPerfectColor offers custom spray paint matched to ICI 1493 Charcoal Slate 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 1493 Charcoal Slate, 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.