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A match of Valspar 4004-1A Tempered Gray is a very light gray with low chroma and a soft warm shift, reading slightly beige rather than clean blue-gray. It has a calm, muted appearance and enough brightness to stay open without looking stark.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to this selected brand color is useful on small parts and fittings that need a subdued, light neutral finish. It can be used on HVAC vents, speaker grilles, switch covers, access panels, PVC pipe, shutters, railings, mailbox hardware, picture frames, shelving brackets, and similar sprayable pieces where a quiet gray-beige tone helps the part blend with surrounding painted surfaces.
Because this color is very light and low in chroma, surface prep and substrate color can affect the result more than they would with a deeper color. Dark plastic, patched areas, or uneven existing coatings may need extra coverage for a consistent look, and the sheen you choose can make the warm undertone read more or less clearly.
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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 4004-1A Tempered Gray 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 4004-1A Tempered Gray 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 4004-1A Tempered Gray. 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.
For best results, clean the surface first, remove grease or residue, and scuff lightly where the material allows it. Mask off any areas you do not want coated, then test the match on the actual surface before starting the full project.
This matters because Valspar 4004-1A Tempered Gray is being reproduced as a MyPerfectColor custom match, and the final result can change with substrate condition, texture, and previous coatings.
MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to Valspar 4004-1A Tempered Gray is a practical option for trim details, fixtures, railings, vents, pipes, hardware, accessories, and other small parts that are awkward or inefficient to coat with a brush.
It is useful when you want a MyPerfectColor paint match of the selected Valspar color on a removable or hard-to-reach item, rather than the original Valspar paint product.
As a spray paint, it is typically dry to the touch within minutes. Plan to recoat in about 1 to 2 hours, and allow about two weeks for full cure.
Dry to touch, recoat, and full handling readiness are different stages, so avoid heavy handling or assembly until the coating has had time to fully cure.
Yes, MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to Valspar 4004-1A Tempered Gray can be used on many plastics, but plastics vary widely, so testing on the actual part is important.
For better adhesion on difficult or low-energy surfaces, use the MyPerfectColor primer for Acrylic Enamel before applying the color coat.
Before ordering, confirm the Valspar color reference, the MyPerfectColor product type, the sheen, and the quantity you need. Those details affect whether you receive the right match for your project.
Custom-made color matches are not returnable or refundable, so it is important to verify the order details for Valspar 4004-1A Tempered Gray before you buy.
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 4004-1A Tempered Gray 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 4004-1A Tempered Gray 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 4004-1A Tempered Gray 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.