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A match of Kelly Moore KM3971-1 Bleached Burl reads as a light, softly warm beige with a muted yellow-beige undertone. Its low chroma keeps it restrained rather than vivid, so the color comes across as a pale, quiet neutral with a slight earthy cast.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be useful on PVC pipe, vent covers, switch plates, speaker grilles, mailboxes, brackets, shelving supports, and small metal or plastic fixtures when those parts need to carry the same understated beige reference. It also suits painted hardware, basket frames, and removable accessories where a light neutral spray finish is needed on a compact surface.
Because this is a pale, low-chroma color, darker substrates or uneven repairs can show through more easily and may need extra coats for even coverage. Primer choice, film build, and finish can shift the way the warmth reads, so the sprayed result may appear a little lighter or deeper depending on the surface.
Similar colors:
KM4584-1 Urban Bird
KM4570-1 Shoji Screen
KM4598-1 Mexican Sand Dollar
Since 1946, Kelly-Moore Paints has provided quality, innovative products, and exceptional service at a fair value. Kelly-Moore’s more than 1,700 new colors present endless color combinations.
MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Kelly Moore color by matching the original Kelly Moore color books and swatches.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Kelly Moore Color and may not match Kelly Moore Color standards. Refer to Kelly Moore Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Kelly Moore 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.
If you need more assistance, please feel free to contact us and one of our expert staff would be happy to help.
Confirm KM3971-1 Bleached Burl from a physical Kelly Moore color reference, such as a swatch or a known existing painted sample, before you order. Screen color can vary by device and lighting, so it is not the best way to approve the target.
MyPerfectColor makes its own paint matched to the selected Kelly Moore color reference, so the most important step is verifying that KM3971-1 Bleached Burl is the exact color you want to match.
Yes. A match of Kelly Moore KM3971-1 Bleached Burl can be ordered as MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected Kelly Moore color reference, which is practical for baskets, frames, shelving, furniture accents, and other small objects.
This is a custom-matched MyPerfectColor product, not the original Kelly Moore paint. For removable or awkward items, spray format is often easier to apply evenly than brushing.
Use light, even coats and keep the spray moving so KM3971-1 Bleached Burl builds gradually instead of in one heavy pass. A steady spray distance and some overlap between passes help reduce runs, uneven sheen, and patchy color build.
Surface prep matters too, because the same color can look different on smooth, textured, porous, or previously coated items. If the item is small, detailed, or irregular, test the spray pattern on a non-visible area first.
Choose the sheen based on how the item will be used and how much reflectivity you want. Higher sheen usually cleans more easily and shows more reflection, while lower sheen usually hides minor surface variation better.
Keep in mind that sheen changes how KM3971-1 Bleached Burl reads on the finished item. The same color can look different in matte, satin, semi-gloss, or gloss, so pick the finish that fits the surface and cleanup needs of the project.
Before ordering KM3971-1 Bleached Burl, confirm the exact Kelly Moore color reference, the product format you need, the sheen, and the quantity. Custom color orders are made to your selected reference, so choosing the wrong target color or finish can lead to a mismatch with your project.
Because these are custom-made color matches, order carefully. If the color reference is not confirmed up front, the result may not be suitable for your project and custom orders are not returnable or refundable.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Kelly Moore KM3971-1 Bleached Burl 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 Kelly Moore KM3971-1 Bleached Burl 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 Kelly Moore KM3971-1 Bleached Burl 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.