Can I paint the chain??

I should have got a painted chain..

As the title says... I bought through credit so i dont want to go through the refund process. This chain will fit my bike but since i already have it... can i just use a rattle can and coat it with paint or will i do harm to chain?

I should have got a painted chain..

As the title says... I bought through credit so i dont want to go through the refund process. This chain will fit my bike but since i already have it... can i just use a rattle can and coat it with paint or will i do harm to chain?