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A match of ICI 489 Unicorn White reads as a light, warm off-white with a soft beige-cream undertone and very low saturation. It is not a stark white; the color has enough warmth to feel quieter and less stark, while still staying light overall.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be used on small parts where a controlled, light neutral is needed, such as HVAC vents, switch plates, speaker grilles, door hardware, shelving brackets, mailboxes, PVC trim pieces, and cabinet or furniture accents. It is also a practical choice for removable fixtures and accessories that need to coordinate with existing painted surfaces without drawing attention to the part itself.
Because this is a very light color, coverage can be influenced by the substrate underneath. Dark, uneven, or strongly colored surfaces may show through more easily, and finish choice can change how warm or soft the color appears once sprayed. A smooth, uniform base and consistent film build can help the match read more evenly.
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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 489 Unicorn White 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 489 Unicorn White 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.
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Use MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to ICI 489 Unicorn White in light, even coats. Keep the can moving, overlap each pass slightly, and avoid heavy wet passes that can cause runs or make the color build look uneven. If you are coating a darker or uneven surface, plan on multiple light coats rather than trying to cover everything at once.
Yes. MyPerfectColor paint matched to ICI 489 Unicorn White is a practical choice for baskets, frames, shelving parts, decor pieces, and other small items when the goal is to coordinate the object to a known color reference. Spray paint is often the easiest format for these shapes because it can reach corners and edges more evenly than brushing alone.
Not always. Once a match of ICI 489 Unicorn White is applied, lighting, placement, sheen, nearby surfaces, and the texture of the item can change how it reads. If the part will sit beside an existing painted surface or in strong light, it is smart to test the finish on the actual material before coating the full project.
Coverage depends on the surface size, texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats you need. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, but rough, porous, or darker surfaces may use more product. If you are ordering a non-spray format, coverage is usually much higher, but the exact amount still depends on the project and substrate.
Start by cleaning the surface, removing grease or residue, and letting it dry fully. Light scuffing can help when the substrate allows it, and masking is important if you need clean edges. For best results, test MyPerfectColor custom paint matched to ICI 489 Unicorn White on the actual surface first, especially on plastic, metal, or previously coated parts.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the ICI 489 Unicorn White 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 489 Unicorn White 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 489 Unicorn White, 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.