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A match of ICI 1386 Union Blue reads as a dark, muted blue-gray with a cool cast and low chroma. The blue undertone is visible, but the gray note keeps it subdued rather than bright. With a low LRV, it will appear fairly deep on finished parts and small surfaces.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to 1386 Union Blue is practical for vents, switch covers, speaker grilles, brackets, railings, mailboxes, shutter hardware, shelving ends, and other sprayable metal or plastic parts. It can also be used on PVC trim pieces, frames, appliance panels, knobs, and hardware where a consistent blue-gray finish is needed on a removable or detailed component.
Because this is a darker, low-chroma color, coverage is often more forgiving than with vivid blues, but the final result still depends on surface color, prep, and film build. A glossier finish can make the color read deeper and can also make texture or surface flaws more noticeable, while flatter finishes tend to soften that effect. Even application and proper preparation help keep the color uniform across metal, plastic, wood, and previously coated surfaces.
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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 1386 Union Blue 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 1386 Union Blue 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 you order, not to the ICI color name alone. If you need the Safety Data Sheet for a match of 1386 Union Blue, check the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page for the selected product.
For the selected product, the SDS page is https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm. Use the SDS for the exact paint format you are ordering.
Use MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to 1386 Union Blue with light, even coats rather than one heavy coat. Keep the can moving, overlap each pass consistently, and build the color in several coats to reduce runs, uneven sheen, and muddy build.
Let each coat dry according to the product directions before adding the next one. Heavy wet coats can change how 1386 Union Blue looks on the finished part, especially on edges, textured surfaces, or dark substrates.
Coverage depends on the surface size, texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats you need. For MyPerfectColor spray paint, a typical can covers about 20 square feet with one coat.
If you are coating a large area, a rough surface, or a color that needs extra build for even coverage, plan on additional material. If you are ordering a different MyPerfectColor format matched to 1386 Union Blue, coverage is usually much higher, often about 400 to 600 square feet depending on the product.
Yes. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to 1386 Union Blue is often used on small parts like switch covers, vents, speaker grilles, knobs, brackets, trim pieces, and similar items where a smooth sprayed finish is useful.
Make sure the surface is properly prepared and compatible with the coating you choose. Because gloss, texture, and the base material can change how 1386 Union Blue reads, a test on a hidden area is a practical way to reduce ordering risk.
Choose the finish based on how the part will be used, how easy it needs to be to clean, and how reflective you want the final surface to be. MyPerfectColor can match 1386 Union Blue in a finish that fits the project, but the same color will look different in gloss, satin, or flatter sheens.
If you are matching an existing part, the sheen should usually be chosen to match the surrounding surface as closely as possible. Higher gloss can make 1386 Union Blue look deeper and more reflective, while lower gloss can reduce shine and help hide minor surface flaws.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the ICI 1386 Union Blue 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 1386 Union Blue 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 1386 Union Blue, 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.