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A match of Valspar 246A-2 Alaskan Skies reads as a very light, cool blue with a muted, gray-softened character. Its low chroma keeps the color from feeling bright or saturated, while the slight blue-green bias gives it a clean, airy look.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color is well suited to small parts and spray-friendly components that need a consistent light blue finish. It can be used on PVC trim pieces, vent covers, switch plates, speaker grilles, brackets, mailbox parts, railings, and cabinet hardware, as well as other metal, plastic, wood, or previously coated items after proper preparation.
Because this is a light color, darker or uneven substrates can show through more readily, so primer and adequate coat build matter more than they would with a deeper shade. Finish also changes the read of the color: glossier finishes may make it appear a bit clearer, while flatter finishes can soften it further. Surface texture and film thickness can also shift the final appearance slightly.
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758A-3 Looking Glass
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The Valspar Corporation is a manufacturer of paint and coatings based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Valspar was founded in 1806 as a paint dealership in Boston, Massachusetts. The Valspar name emerged in 1903 as the name of a clear varnish and became the company name in 1932. Sherwin-Williams acquired Valspar in June 2017.
MyPerfectColor is able to match all of the Valspar paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Valspar 246A-2 Alaskan Skies by matching the original Valspar color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor does not use Valspar paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Valspar 246A-2 Alaskan Skies and may not match Valspar Color standards. Refer to Valspar Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Valspar 246A-2 Alaskan Skies. 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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Yes, but confirm the exact reference first: Valspar 246A-2 Alaskan Skies, the MyPerfectColor product type you want, the sheen, and the quantity. MyPerfectColor is supplying its own paint matched to that brand color reference, not the original Valspar paint.
This matters because custom color orders are made to your selected product and are not returnable or refundable. If you are coating small parts, trim pieces, vents, hardware, or removable fixtures, spray paint is often the easiest format to order for a match of 246A-2 Alaskan Skies.
Plastics vary a lot, so test 246A-2 Alaskan Skies on the actual plastic before starting the full job. MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, but using the MyPerfectColor primer can improve adhesion and reduce the risk of poor bonding on difficult surfaces.
This is especially helpful for items like covers, grilles, bins, shrouds, or other molded parts where the surface may be slick or low energy. Clean the part first, then test a small area so you can see how the match and adhesion behave on that exact material.
Before applying 246A-2 Alaskan Skies, clean the metal well, remove grease or other contamination, and scuff the surface so the new coating can grip. If there is rust, loose paint, or an old coating that is failing, address that first because it can affect adhesion and the final appearance.
Gloss, texture, and the condition of the old coating can all change how the match of 246A-2 Alaskan Skies reads after application. This matters on railings, mailboxes, brackets, fixtures, and other metal parts where the new coating sits next to or over an existing finish.
Finish is a practical coating choice because it changes reflectivity and the way 246A-2 Alaskan Skies is perceived on the finished item. The same color can look different in a higher gloss or a flatter sheen, even when the color match itself is correct.
If you are matching a specific part, choose the sheen that fits the item and the surrounding coated surfaces, not just the color code. On hardware, fixtures, or panels, the finish can be just as visible as the color reference itself.
Coverage for 246A-2 Alaskan Skies depends on 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, while other paint formats usually cover about 400 to 600 square feet.
For small items like vents, grilles, brackets, or trim pieces, one can may be enough, but textured plastic, rough metal, or darker substrates can require more product. If you are unsure, estimate based on the actual part size and plan for extra paint if a second coat is likely.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Valspar 246A-2 Alaskan Skies 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 hundreds of color books in its archive, including the original Valspar paint color books. The color Valspar 246A-2 Alaskan Skies you are looking for is in our library. We are able to make paint and verify that it matches the original.
Please note that if you are trying to touch up, the paint on your wall now is likely different than it was when first painted. MyPerfectColor will be sending the original color which may no longer match your walls. Learn more about color matching accuracy and our color matching service.
While we can provide Valspar 246A-2 Alaskan Skies 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.