Match of ICI™ 578 Forest Black *

Choose the sheen based on how the part will be used and how much reflectivity you want on the finished item. A lower sheen usually hides surface flaws better and looks less reflective, while a higher sheen is easier to wipe clean but can make texture, sanding marks, or prep issues more visible.

For a match of ICI 578 Forest Black, remember that sheen changes how the color reads. On items like vents, switch covers, hardware, pipe, railings, or removable fixtures, the same color can look different in matte, satin, or glossier finishes. If you are ordering custom spray paint, confirm the sheen before you place the order because the finish is part of the final appearance.

No. Even when the color match is correct, the finished item can read differently depending on lighting, placement, sheen, and the surfaces around it. ICI 578 Forest Black has a low LRV, so it is a darker color and those viewing conditions can change whether it looks deeper, softer, or slightly lighter on the final part.

This matters most when the painted item sits next to an existing surface, such as a wall, trim piece, grille, fixture, or other installed part. If the project will be viewed up close or beside another coated surface, make sure you are ordering a match of ICI 578 Forest Black in the right product format and sheen for that specific application.

Quantity depends on the size of the item, the surface texture, how much hiding power is needed, the application method, and how many coats the job requires. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, while other paint formats usually cover about 400 to 600 square feet per gallon.

For a match of ICI 578 Forest Black, plan carefully if you are painting porous, rough, or uneven surfaces, or if the color is going over a darker or inconsistent base. Small parts like vents, brackets, pipe, shutters, hardware, and accessories often need less material, but multiple coats may still be needed for even coverage.

Clean the surface first so dirt, grease, rust, or other contamination does not interfere with adhesion. If you are painting over metal or an existing coating, scuffing the surface usually helps the new coating bond better. The condition of the old coating matters too, because gloss, texture, wear, and peeling can affect the final look.

For MyPerfectColor paint matched to ICI 578 Forest Black, a good test on a small area is smart when the part has an unknown coating or a difficult surface. This is especially important for fixtures, hardware, metal trim, grilles, and other items where the old finish can show through or change the way the new color appears.

Custom-made color orders should be confirmed carefully before you buy, because they are not returnable or refundable. Make sure you have the correct ICI 578 Forest Black reference, the right MyPerfectColor product type, the needed sheen, and the quantity before placing the order.

If the project calls for custom spray paint, confirm that format up front rather than assuming another product type will work later. That helps avoid ordering a match of ICI 578 Forest Black in the wrong finish or package size for your part, fixture, or surface.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the ICI 578 Forest Black 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 578 Forest Black 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 578 Forest Black, 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.