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MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected Valspar color 6001-4A Blanched Thyme is a muted olive-green with a gray cast and a soft yellow undertone. It reads earthy rather than clean, with moderate depth and low saturation.
This color is practical for sprayed parts that need a quiet, coordinated finish on real objects. It can work on HVAC vents, switch plates, speaker grilles, PVC pipe, brackets, railings, shutters, mailbox hardware, shelf supports, frames, and furniture accents where an olive-green, softened look is wanted on metal, plastic, wood, or previously coated pieces after proper prep.
Because the color is fairly restrained, it usually does not behave like a vivid accent color, but finish and substrate still matter. Its relatively low LRV means it can read a bit deeper on broad surfaces than the RGB values suggest. A smoother gloss can make the olive tone read deeper and expose surface imperfections more clearly, while rough or porous surfaces may soften it further. As with any custom spray finish, primer choice, film build, and coverage over dark or uneven substrates can shift the final appearance.
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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 6001-4A Blanched Thyme 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 6001-4A Blanched Thyme 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 6001-4A Blanched Thyme. 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.
Choose the sheen based on the item's use and the look you want from the matched coating, not from the color code alone. With 6001-4A Blanched Thyme, a lower sheen usually looks less reflective and can hide minor surface flaws better, while a higher sheen is easier to clean and may make the same color read differently on the finished part. If the item needs frequent cleaning or handling, pick the sheen that fits that use before you order.
Before ordering 6001-4A Blanched Thyme, confirm the brand color reference, the MyPerfectColor product format, the sheen, and the quantity. MyPerfectColor is making a custom match to the selected Valspar color reference, not selling the original Valspar paint line. Because these are custom-made color matches, you should treat the order as final and make sure the reference is correct before checkout.
Yes. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to 6001-4A Blanched Thyme is a practical option for small parts and hardware such as switch covers, knobs, vents, speaker grilles, brackets, and trim pieces. Spray application is often the easiest way to get a smooth, even finish on items that are hard to brush.
Plastics vary a lot, so test 6001-4A Blanched Thyme on the actual item before coating the full part. Good cleaning and surface prep matter, and using the MyPerfectColor primer can help improve adhesion on difficult plastic and other low-energy surfaces. If the part is critical or hard to replace, a test spray is the safest way to confirm how the coating behaves on that material.
Plan coverage based on the size of the object, its texture, the hiding power needed, the application method, and how many coats the project will take. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, so rough or porous items and darker substrates may need more product. If you are using another MyPerfectColor paint format, coverage is usually much larger, often about 400 to 600 square feet depending on the product.
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 6001-4A Blanched Thyme 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 6001-4A Blanched Thyme 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 6001-4A Blanched Thyme 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.