Match of Dunn Edwards™ DE5941 Simply Violet *

The amount depends on the size of the item, the texture of the surface, the hiding power needed, the application method, and how many coats you plan to apply. As a planning rule, a typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat. Other paint formats typically cover about 400 to 600 square feet per gallon.

If you are coating a darker, uneven, or porous surface with a match of DE5941 Simply Violet, plan for the possibility of extra coats so the color reads evenly.

Choose the finish based on how the item will be used and how much reflectivity you want. Higher gloss finishes are usually easier to clean and more durable, while flatter finishes reduce shine and can make surface texture less noticeable. The sheen also changes how a match of DE5941 Simply Violet will look on the finished item.

If you are matching an existing painted part, try to select the sheen that is closest to the surrounding surface so the new coating does not stand out because of finish differences.

Yes. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to DE5941 Simply Violet is a practical choice for small parts and fixtures where a smooth, durable spray finish is needed. It is commonly used for items such as switch covers, vents, speaker grilles, brackets, trim pieces, knobs, and similar hardware.

This format is useful when the part is removable or when you want the color to coordinate with a painted surface without brushing on a visible finish.

Primer depends on the substrate, the condition of the surface, and the paint format you choose. A primer never hurts and can improve adhesion, but it is not always required. For best results, check the prep guidance for the specific MyPerfectColor product you are ordering.

Primer is often worth considering when the surface is bare, glossy, repaired, uneven, or otherwise difficult to coat evenly with a match of DE5941 Simply Violet.

Apply MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to DE5941 Simply Violet in light, even coats rather than one heavy pass. Keep the can moving, overlap each pass slightly, and avoid loading too much paint at once. Heavy coats can cause runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy color build.

For the smoothest result, let each coat dry according to the product directions before applying the next coat.

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 DE5941 Simply Violet 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 DE5941 Simply Violet 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 DE5941 Simply Violet 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.