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A match of Dunn Edwards DE 280 L1 Lettuce Leaf reads as a very light yellow-green with a soft, muted character. The high lightness keeps it airy, while the modest chroma and slight yellow bias keep it from reading vivid or strongly minty.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be useful on small sprayable parts where a pale green finish needs to stay subdued, such as PVC pipe, vent covers, switch plates, access panels, speaker grilles, shelf brackets, utility boxes, basket frames, or painted hardware. It also works for exterior details like railings, shutters, mailboxes, and other removable pieces that need the same color carried across different materials.
Because the color is so light, the substrate color can matter more than it would with a deeper shade. Dark plastic, scuffed metal, or uneven primer may show through more easily and can require extra coats or better prep. Finish and film build also affect how yellow or green the color reads once it is sprayed.
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Dunn-Edwards has been the leading paint manufacturer in the Southwestern United States since 1925. They are committed to providing the superior products and services that their customers have come to expect. Their mission has always been to provide the best performing paint, in an environmentally sound manner to protect the health and well-being of their customers.
MyPerfectColor is able match all of the Dunn Edwards paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Dunn Edwards color by matching the original Dunn Edwards color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Dunn Edwards paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Dunn Edwards Color and may not match Dunn Edwards Color standards. Refer to Dunn Edwards Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Dunn Edwards 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 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.
Yes. A match of DE 280 L1 Lettuce Leaf in MyPerfectColor custom spray paint is a practical choice for small or awkward parts such as trim details, vents, pipes, railings, hardware, fixtures, and accessories. Spray paint is often easier than brushing when the part has edges, openings, or other shapes that are hard to coat evenly.
If the item will be installed beside an existing painted surface, make sure you are matching the target color and the needed sheen, and prepare the surface well before spraying.
Choose the sheen based on how the item will be used and how much reflectivity you want, because sheen changes both durability and the way DE 280 L1 Lettuce Leaf reads on the finished surface. Lower sheens usually hide small surface flaws better, while higher sheens are typically easier to clean and look more reflective.
If you are matching an existing painted part, try to match the existing sheen as closely as possible. Even when the color formula is right, a different sheen can make the finished piece look noticeably different.
Confirm DE 280 L1 Lettuce Leaf from a physical Dunn Edwards swatch or another known color reference before you order. Do not rely on a screen alone, because digital displays can change how the color looks.
MyPerfectColor matches to the selected Dunn Edwards color reference, so the safest way to order is to verify that the reference you have is the exact target color you want. That matters even more if the color will be used on a visible part or next to an existing painted surface.
Use light, even coats and keep the can moving so DE 280 L1 Lettuce Leaf builds gradually instead of pooling. Hold a consistent spray distance, overlap each pass slightly, and avoid heavy passes that can cause runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy-looking build.
On lighter colors like this one, surface prep matters because dark or uneven substrates can show through more easily. Let each coat flash or dry as directed before applying the next coat.
The Safety Data Sheet is tied to the MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not to the Dunn Edwards color name alone. If you need the SDS for DE 280 L1 Lettuce Leaf, use the SDS for the specific MyPerfectColor paint format you are ordering, such as spray paint.
MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets are listed here: https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Dunn Edwards DE 280 L1 Lettuce Leaf 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 MyPerfectColor 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge spray paint need as the coverage is highly dependent on how it is applied. Learn more about how spray paint works at MyPerfectColor.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Dunn Edwards DE 280 L1 Lettuce Leaf 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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While we can provide Dunn Edwards DE 280 L1 Lettuce Leaf in paint, we don't provide any crossover information. We've found that every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another brand.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the brand 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.