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A match of Sico 6046-53 Orion reads as a muted, medium-dark mauve-purple with a soft gray cast. The chroma is restrained, so the color looks quieter than a bright purple and leans slightly cool rather than red-warm.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color reference can be used on small sprayable parts where that subdued purple tone needs to carry through, such as vents, switch covers, speaker grilles, shelf brackets, railings, mailboxes, hardware, frames, and furniture accents. It also works for plastic, metal, wood, and previously coated accessories after proper prep, especially when you want the part to coordinate without drawing sharp attention.
Because this color is relatively deep and muted, it usually covers more predictably than a vivid accent color, but the finish and substrate still matter. Smoother surfaces and a glossier finish can make the mauve-violet note read a little cleaner, while flatter finishes tend to make it look grayer. As with any custom match, surface texture, existing coating color, and film build can change how light or dark the final result appears.
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Sico began as a small store producing commercial and industrial paints and varnishes in Quebec City. Now part of PPG Architectural Coatings, Sico continues to please customers with a broad array of colors.
MyPerfectColor is able match all of the Sico paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Sico color by matching the original Sico color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Sico paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Sico Color and may not match Sico Color standards. Refer to Sico Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Sico 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.
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For the best result, clean the surface first so dirt, dust, wax, and grease do not interfere with adhesion. If the item is glossy or previously coated, a light scuff can help the new coating grip better. Mask any areas you do not want painted, and test the match on the actual surface before coating the full item.
This matters even when the color target is fixed, because Sico 6046-53 Orion is a color reference and the final result can still shift based on the substrate and preparation.
Apply MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Sico 6046-53 Orion in light, even coats rather than trying to cover in one heavy pass. Keep the spray distance consistent, overlap each pass slightly, and let each coat settle before adding the next one. Heavy application can cause runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy-looking color build.
If you are coating a small part such as a vent, grille, cover, trim piece, or fixture, a few controlled coats usually produce a more even result than one wet coat.
Custom-made MyPerfectColor orders matched to Sico 6046-53 Orion should be chosen carefully, because these products are made to your selected color reference and are typically not returnable or refundable. Before ordering, confirm the color code, the MyPerfectColor product format, the sheen, and the quantity you need.
If your project is sensitive to exact appearance, especially next to an existing surface, it is better to verify the color reference and product details first so you reduce the risk of ordering the wrong item.
MyPerfectColor spray paint can stick well to most plastics, but plastic materials vary widely, so prep and test results can differ from one item to another. For difficult plastics or other low energy surfaces, a test on the actual part is important before you coat the full piece.
Using the MyPerfectColor primer can improve adhesion on challenging substrates. That is especially useful if you are painting items such as covers, housings, fixtures, grilles, or other molded parts matched to Sico 6046-53 Orion.
The Safety Data Sheet is tied to the MyPerfectColor product or chemistry, not to the Sico 6046-53 Orion color name by itself. If you need the SDS, look it up on the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page for the specific product you plan to order.
This is the safest way to confirm the correct documentation because the color reference alone does not identify the full product formulation.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Sico 6046-53 Orion 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 Sico 6046-53 Orion 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 Sico 6046-53 Orion 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.