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A match of Valspar 5002-5A Gossamer Sky is a very light blue-green with low chroma and a soft gray cast. It reads more muted than crisp, with a cool, airy character and enough green in the mix to keep it from feeling purely blue.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be a practical choice for vents, switch covers, speaker grilles, PVC pipe, brackets, shelving, railings, mailboxes, and other small parts that need a pale cool finish. The subdued tone also works well on hardware, fixtures, frames, and removable accessories where a light, coordinated look matters more than strong color intensity.
Because this is a very light color, substrate color and surface prep can affect how it reads. Dark plastic, stained metal, or uneven repairs may show through more easily, so even coverage and proper primer can matter. Multiple light coats may be needed over darker bases. Finish also changes the result: glossier films usually make the color look a little clearer and slightly deeper, while flatter finishes can soften it further.
Similar colors:
252B-1 Jade Reflection
282A-2 Delicate Cloud
5005-7A Dancing Mist
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 5002-5A Gossamer Sky 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 5002-5A Gossamer Sky 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 5002-5A Gossamer Sky. 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.
Plan based on the actual surface, not just the color code. A typical can of MyPerfectColor spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, but coverage can drop on textured, porous, or irregular parts. If you are ordering another MyPerfectColor paint format matched to Valspar 5002-5A Gossamer Sky, coverage is usually much higher, often about 400 to 600 square feet per coat depending on the product and the surface.
If the item is rough, heavily detailed, or needs multiple coats to hide the old finish, order extra so you do not run short before the part is fully covered.
Use light, even coats instead of one heavy pass. For MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Valspar 5002-5A Gossamer Sky, keep the can moving, overlap each pass slightly, and follow the can directions for spray distance and recoat timing.
Heavy coats can cause runs, uneven sheen, or color build that looks muddy on the finished part. If the item has edges, recesses, or curves, build color gradually with several light passes until the coverage looks uniform.
Plastics vary a lot, so test on the actual material before doing the full part. MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to Valspar 5002-5A Gossamer Sky sticks well to most plastics, but some low-energy plastics need better prep to hold the coating reliably.
If adhesion is a concern, use the MyPerfectColor primer to improve bonding before spraying the color coat. A test piece is the safest way to confirm the finish and adhesion on your specific plastic.
No. The same color match can read differently when the finish changes because matte and gloss reflect light in different ways. MyPerfectColor matched to Valspar 5002-5A Gossamer Sky will still target the same color reference, but the final appearance on the part can look lighter, deeper, or more reflective depending on sheen.
If the item must coordinate with an existing painted surface, try to keep the finish consistent. If you are choosing a new finish, base the decision on how the part will be used and cleaned, not just on the color code.
Clean the surface first, remove oil and dirt, and scuff glossy areas so the new coating has a better chance to bond. If there is rust, loose paint, or contamination, those problems should be removed before applying MyPerfectColor custom paint matched to Valspar 5002-5A Gossamer Sky.
On metal or an existing coating, the condition of the old finish matters. Gloss, texture, and wear can affect how the new color reads, so a solid, evenly prepped surface gives the most predictable 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 5002-5A Gossamer Sky 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 5002-5A Gossamer Sky 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 5002-5A Gossamer Sky 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.