Match of James Hardie™ Monterey Gray *

Yes, if you are repairing factory-finished siding, trim, or another building material with a small chip, scratch, rub mark, or cut edge, choose a product option that explicitly says Original Material Match. For James Hardie Monterey Gray, that is the touch-up path because it includes a sheen match.

MyPerfectColor can make a match of James Hardie Monterey Gray for that kind of repair, but the result still depends on the condition of the surrounding surface and the size of the repair.

A match of James Hardie Monterey Gray is a factory color reference, but an installed surface can age over time. Sun exposure, weathering, chalking, sheen change, texture, embossing, and batch variation can make the existing siding read differently than the reference color.

If you are touching up older installed material, use the reference as the starting point, but do not expect a brand-new match to look exactly the same as weathered siding in every lighting condition.

For direct touch up on factory-finished building materials, use Original Material Match when available because it includes a sheen match. That is the right choice for Monterey Gray when the goal is to repair a damaged area on siding or trim.

Water-based housepaint, urethane, and epoxy can still be color-matched options, but they do not include a sheen match and should not be treated as direct touch-up products for this kind of job.

A match of James Hardie Monterey Gray is a siding color reference, so it is commonly used when a replacement board, trim piece, soffit, fascia, shutter, or similar exterior accessory needs to blend with nearby James Hardie material.

If the part is being painted separately rather than touched up in place, choose the MyPerfectColor product that matches the job and the material, then verify finish and quantity before ordering.

Before ordering, confirm the exact color name, the product type you need, the finish or sheen requirement, and the quantity. For Monterey Gray, that matters because a touch-up repair, a replacement siding part, and a broader repaint are not the same ordering decision.

Custom-made color matches are not returnable or refundable, so it is worth checking the details carefully before you place the order.

It depends. MyPerfectColor matches the color of the James Hardie Monterey Gray but may not match the sheen. If you see Custom Sheen as a sheen option, this means we also match the sheen of the material, otherwise you would need to pick the closest sheen available. However, keep in mind that our version of the James Hardie Monterey Gray is based on matching an official James Hardie color sample. The color and sheen of your specific James Hardie parts may vary. If your material is not new and has been exposed to the weather, then it is likely that the color has changed over time. MyPerfectColor samples not been exposed to sunlight and weather. If you need a touch up application, you may need to send us a part so we can create a touch up solution precisely matching the current color and sheen of your specific materials.

Learn more about our color matching service.

MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to James Hardie Monterey 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 Paint matching the James Hardie Monterey Gray can be used to paint siding and any other items you'd like to blend into your exterior such as windows, doors, lights, pipes, gutters and vents. Many types of paint are available with no minimum order quantities. MyPerfectColor offers spray paint, paint pens, touch up bottles, water-based acrylics, epoxies, urethanes and a variety of other paints. The best paint for painting siding is exterior house paint (usually low lustre sheen). Spray paint works great for windows, doors, lights, pipes, vents and more.

Paint can be purchased by choosing the paint type above. Contact MyPerfectColor support if you have specific questions about the best paint to use for your project.

MyPerfectColor has the original James Hardie color samples. A sample of the James Hardie Monterey 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 your existing materials are not new and you are trying to touch up, they will have aged and are likely different now than they were when new. MyPerfectColor will be sending paint matching the sample at our facility which has not aged the same as your materials and may also be different due to other factors such as variations in manufacturing processes. If your match is critical, you may consider sending a part of your materials for precise color matching. Learn more about our color matching services.