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A match of ICI 551 Manilla Tan is a light tan with a warm, slightly yellow-beige undertone and low chroma. It reads soft rather than crisp, with enough depth to stay in the light-neutral range without looking stark. MyPerfectColor custom-matched paint can reproduce this reference for projects that need the color on a specific part or surface.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to 551 Manilla Tan can be used on PVC pipe, vent covers, switch plates, railings, mailbox parts, brackets, shelving, frame trim, and similar pieces that need a subdued tan finish. It also works for hardware, access panels, speaker grilles, and furniture accents where a sprayable match makes it easier to keep removable components consistent with a known paint color.
Because this is a light, low-chroma color, coverage is usually more forgiving than with vivid colors, but darker or uneven substrates can still show through if prep or film build is thin. Surface texture, sheen, and substrate color can shift how warm or beige the finish appears, so the same match may read a little differently on smooth metal, plastic, or wood. Careful preparation and even coats help the color settle closer to the intended reference.
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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 551 Manilla Tan 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 551 Manilla Tan 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.
The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor product chemistry, not to the 551 Manilla Tan color name alone. You can review MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets here: https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm.
If you are ordering a match of 551 Manilla Tan, use the SDS for the actual MyPerfectColor format you plan to buy, such as spray paint or another matched product type.
MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to 551 Manilla Tan can work well on many plastics, but plastic types vary a lot. Test on the actual item first because adhesion and finish can change by substrate.
For better adhesion, use the MyPerfectColor primer for acrylic enamel before applying the matched color. This is especially important on unfamiliar or low-energy plastics where paint may not grab as well without prep.
Before you order, confirm the brand color reference, the MyPerfectColor product type, the sheen, and the quantity. A custom-made match of 551 Manilla Tan is produced to your order, so it is important to choose carefully.
Because custom color matches are not returnable or refundable, make sure the selected format fits the project and that you are ordering the right 551 Manilla Tan reference from ICI.
Coverage depends on the surface size, texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats are needed. For spray paint, a typical can covers about 20 square feet with one coat.
If you are ordering 551 Manilla Tan in another paint format, coverage is usually much higher, often about 400 to 600 square feet, but the exact amount still depends on the project. Plan extra if the surface is rough, porous, dark, or hard to coat evenly.
For spray paint matched to 551 Manilla Tan, dry-to-touch usually happens within minutes. Recoating is typically best after 1 to 2 hours.
Full cure takes much longer, about two weeks. That means the surface may feel dry before it is fully ready for normal handling, assembly, or wear.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the ICI 551 Manilla Tan 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 551 Manilla Tan 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 551 Manilla Tan, 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.