Match of ICI™ 837 Parakeet *

Coverage depends on the size of the item, surface texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats you need. For spray paint, a typical can covers about 20 square feet with one coat. Other MyPerfectColor paint formats commonly cover about 400 to 600 square feet per coat, but actual coverage can be lower on rough, porous, or dark surfaces.

If you are coating metal parts, fixtures, or accessories in 837 Parakeet, it is usually safer to plan for extra paint rather than order to the exact theoretical area. Allow for multiple coats and some waste from spray application and test spraying.

Yes, but the existing surface condition matters. Clean off dirt, grease, wax, and any loose material first. On metal, remove rust and use proper prep so the new coating can bond well. On an existing painted surface, scuff sanding usually helps the new paint grip, especially if the old finish is glossy or smooth.

Gloss, texture, and wear in the old coating can change how 837 Parakeet looks after it is applied. If the metal or old coating is damaged, contaminated, or peeling, address that before ordering or applying a custom match of 837 Parakeet.

The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor paint product and chemistry, not to the ICI 837 Parakeet color name alone. To get the correct SDS, use the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page for the product you are ordering. For reference, MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets can be found here: https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm.

If you are ordering 837 Parakeet in spray paint or another format, confirm the exact product type on the order so you use the matching SDS.

Choose the sheen based on the part's use, cleanup needs, and how much reflectivity you want on the finished item. Higher gloss finishes are usually easier to clean and more durable, but they also reflect more light and can make the matched color read differently than a lower-sheen version. Lower sheen finishes reduce reflection, but they may not clean as easily.

The same 837 Parakeet color can look different as sheen changes, so the finish is part of the ordering decision, not just an appearance preference. If you are painting fixtures, hardware, or removable parts, pick the sheen that best matches how the item will be handled and cleaned.

Confirm the exact color reference, the MyPerfectColor product format, the sheen, and the quantity before you order. A custom-made match of 837 Parakeet is made to your selected reference, so it should be chosen carefully. These custom color orders are not returnable or refundable, so it is important to verify that you have the right ICI color and the right format for your project.

If you are comparing 837 Parakeet to an existing painted item, remember that age, gloss, surface texture, and previous coatings can change the way the finished part looks.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the ICI 837 Parakeet 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 837 Parakeet 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 837 Parakeet, 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.