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That happens alot with those rattlecans from autopart retailers. You'd have to get one mixed up by a body shop or order from a specialty paint shop. Even then, you'll have to do some color blending to get the paint to match. Completely normal, as you are trying to match new paint to old, faded paint.
Spot repairing ins one of the tougher repair jobs to tackle, even if you have experience with that sort of repair. Some tips on spot painting - always blend the color to color match, don't spot paint and expect a color match. Even if the paint is close in color, color blend it anyways, human eyesight will pickup on those slight color difference in a heartbeat. Always tint the paint value first before tinting the hue. more often or not, color will hit or it will be bendable. Do not try a blend a color that is off on paint value, it will always look to dark or too light.
Some experienced painters will know exactly how much to alter the color, how much it will lighten/darken when it cures, what color and type of primer to use before you lay down the color coat, how clear will affect the finished color. Might be worthwhile to head to a body shop and see they can give you any pointers. I found that some of the older painters are willing to help out others, just offer to buy them some coffee or drink of choice, makes that more receptive to helping you out.
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