Match of Dunn Edwards™ DEW398 Abalone *

Confirm DEW398 Abalone against a physical swatch, a known painted sample, or another trusted original brand reference before you order. Screen viewing can shift the color, so a digital image alone is not enough to verify the target.

MyPerfectColor makes a custom match to the selected Dunn Edwards color reference, so the main decision is whether DEW398 Abalone is the exact color you want matched.

Yes. Finish and sheen change how much light the coating reflects, so the same match of DEW398 Abalone can look different on the finished item depending on the product sheen and the surface it is applied to.

If you are matching an existing part, remember that the color code alone does not define sheen. Choose the finish you need for the item, and if the part will sit next to another painted surface, plan for a test because gloss and texture can change the visual result.

Coverage depends on the surface size, texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats are needed. For spray paint, a typical can covers about 20 square feet with one coat. Other paint formats typically cover between 400 and 600 square feet, but the real project estimate should be based on the surface and the product you order.

For DEW398 Abalone, plan your quantity around the actual item or area you are coating, especially if the substrate is rough, porous, or uneven.

Plastic can vary widely, so the surface should be tested on the actual material before you commit to the full project. MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, but prep and primer can make a big difference in adhesion and durability.

If you want better adhesion on a difficult plastic, use the MyPerfectColor primer for Acrylic Enamel as part of the prep process. This is especially important for low-energy plastics or parts that will be handled often.

Clean the surface first, then remove loose rust, contamination, and anything that could block adhesion. If the metal or old coating is glossy or rough, scuffing the surface can help the new coating grip more consistently.

The condition of the existing coating matters because gloss, texture, and wear can affect how a match of DEW398 Abalone reads after application. A clean, stable base gives the most reliable 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 Dunn Edwards DEW398 Abalone 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 an original sample of the Dunn Edwards DEW398 Abalone in its color archive. This enables us to make paint and verify that it matches the original.

Please note that if your material is not new then the paint may not work for touch up as your material has aged and is likely different than it was when new. Learn more about our color matching accuracy. If you need a touch up application, send us a part and we can create a touch up solution precisely matching the current color and sheen of your specific materials.

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While we can provide Dunn Edwards DEW398 Abalone 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.