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A match of Valspar 5008-2C Cosmopolitan Olive is a dark, muted olive with a gray cast and only a slight yellow-green lean. Its low chroma keeps it subdued rather than vivid, and the low LRV gives it a deeper, more grounded appearance on the surface.
This shade works well for spray-painted parts where a restrained olive tone is needed on smaller objects or details. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be used on vents, switch plates, speaker grilles, metal brackets, handrails, mailbox parts, shelving hardware, picture frames, PVC trim pieces, and other removable components that benefit from even spray coverage across edges, louvers, and tight profiles.
Because the color is fairly dark and quiet in saturation, the substrate and finish can change how it reads. Darker or properly primed surfaces often help it appear more even, while glossy finishes can make surface texture, scratches, and sheen differences more noticeable. On lighter or uneven bases, more than one coat may be needed for consistent coverage.
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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 5008-2C Cosmopolitan Olive 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 5008-2C Cosmopolitan Olive 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 5008-2C Cosmopolitan Olive. 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.
Confirm the exact reference, the MyPerfectColor product format, the sheen, and the quantity before you order. A match of Valspar 5008-2C Cosmopolitan Olive is a color reference, but it does not by itself define finish, substrate prep, or how the color will look on your item. Because a custom-matched order is made to order, it should be chosen carefully and is not the same as buying the original Valspar paint product.
If you are matching a part, fixture, or removable item, make sure the item is the one you actually want to coat before placing the order for a match of Valspar 5008-2C Cosmopolitan Olive.
Coverage depends on the surface size, texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats you need. As a planning guide, a typical spray paint can covers about 20 square feet with one coat. Other paint formats usually cover about 400 to 600 square feet, but the real result depends on the project.
If you are painting a textured part, a dark surface, or an item that needs extra coats for full coverage, plan for more material. For a match of Valspar 5008-2C Cosmopolitan Olive, it is safer to estimate by the actual item size and expected coat count rather than by color name alone.
Choose the sheen based on how the item will be used and how much reflectivity you want on the finished surface. Lower sheen finishes usually reduce shine and can hide small surface variation better. Higher sheen finishes are often easier to clean and may be more durable, but they can also make the matched color look different than it does in a flatter finish.
For a match of Valspar 5008-2C Cosmopolitan Olive, the sheen is a practical ordering choice, not just a visual preference. If the item sits next to an existing coated surface, use the sheen that best fits the real surface conditions you are trying to coordinate.
Start by cleaning the surface, removing grease or contamination, and masking the areas you do not want to paint. If the surface is slick or previously coated, a light scuff may help the new coating grip better. Always test the product on the actual substrate before painting the full item.
This matters for a match of Valspar 5008-2C Cosmopolitan Olive because the final appearance can change with the substrate, texture, and prep quality. Good prep is especially important on PVC, metal, hardware, vents, and other small parts that you plan to spray.
The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not to the Valspar 5008-2C Cosmopolitan Olive color name alone. To find the correct safety information, use the Safety Data Sheets page for the MyPerfectColor product you are ordering.
You can find it here: Safety Data Sheets.
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 5008-2C Cosmopolitan Olive 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 5008-2C Cosmopolitan Olive 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 5008-2C Cosmopolitan Olive 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.