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A match of Valspar 5006-1A Comet Dust is a very light, low-chroma gray-green with a muted yellow-green undertone. It reads as a pale, soft neutral rather than a clear green, with enough color to stay distinct without looking saturated.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be used on PVC pipe, HVAC vents, return grilles, switch covers, access panels, shelf brackets, mailboxes, small frames, and other hardware where a light coordinated finish is needed. It is also practical for shutters, railings, and fixture parts when the goal is to carry the same pale tone onto a sprayable surface.
Because this is a very light color, darker or uneven substrates can show through more easily and may need extra coats for an even result. Sheen, texture, and film build can also shift how pale or green the finish appears, especially on metal and plastic parts.
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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 5006-1A Comet Dust 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 5006-1A Comet Dust 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 5006-1A Comet Dust. 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.
Use a physical swatch or a known existing reference for Valspar 5006-1A Comet Dust before you order. MyPerfectColor makes its own paint matched to that Valspar color reference, so the code identifies the target color, not the original brand product line.
This is the safest way to choose the correct match for trim pieces, small fixtures, covers, or other parts that need to coordinate with that color.
Yes. The color code identifies the target color, but the finish changes reflectivity and can make the same match of Valspar 5006-1A Comet Dust read differently after application.
If you are coating a part that sits next to an existing painted surface, match the finish as closely as possible and test on the actual item when appearance is critical.
For spray paint, plan on dry to touch within minutes, recoating in 1 to 2 hours, and full cure in about 2 weeks. That means you can usually move from one coat to the next the same day, but the part should still be handled carefully until the coating has fully cured.
This is useful for removable parts such as vents, covers, brackets, and hardware.
Often yes, but plastics vary a lot, so test the actual part first. MyPerfectColor spray paint adheres well to most plastics, and using the MyPerfectColor primer for Acrylic Enamel can improve adhesion when the surface is smooth or difficult.
For items like grilles, covers, fixtures, and small accessory parts, the safest approach is to prep the piece and verify adhesion on the real material before finishing the whole part.
Clean the metal first, remove rust or contamination, and scuff the surface so the new coating can grip. If the part already has paint or another coating, check its gloss, texture, and condition because those factors can affect both adhesion and how the new match of Valspar 5006-1A Comet Dust looks when applied.
This matters on rails, hardware, vents, mailboxes, and other existing parts where the old finish is still part of the final result.
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 5006-1A Comet Dust 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 5006-1A Comet Dust 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 5006-1A Comet Dust 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.