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A match of Dutch Boy Y046 Natural Maple is a warm, medium-depth orange-brown with a clear golden undertone. It reads more maple and amber than red-brown, with enough chroma to stay lively rather than muted. The LRV of 27.69 suggests a color that will appear fairly deep once applied, especially on compact parts and edges.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be used on small, spray-friendly parts where this warm maple tone needs to carry across metal, plastic, wood, wicker, or previously coated surfaces after proper preparation. Practical applications can include vents, switch covers, speaker grilles, shelf brackets, picture frames, cabinet pulls, railings, mailbox hardware, PVC trim pieces, display components, and furniture accents.
Because this is a fairly vivid warm color, it may hide less efficiently than a quieter neutral and can take additional coats for even coverage, particularly over dark, glossy, or uneven substrates. Surface texture, film build, and finish level can change how strongly the yellow and orange notes read, and outdoor exposure may affect richer warm colors more noticeably over time.
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Founded in 1907, Dutch Boy® continues to be an industry leader in delivering innovative and high-quality interior and exterior paint products and is one of the most recognizable brands in the paint market more than 100 years later. The legacy lives on with Dutch Boy Paint. Their colors have inspired DIYers and paint enthusiasts for generations.
MyPerfectColor is able to match all of the Dutch Boy paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Dutch Boy Y046 Natural Maple by matching the original Dutch Boy color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Dutch Boy paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Dutch Boy Color and may not match Dutch Boy Color standards. Refer to Dutch Boy Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Dutch Boy Y046 Natural Maple. If you intend to touch up paint that has been on your walls for years, know that your color has undoubtedly changed from the original due to exposure to light and age and the new paint may not match. You will achieve the best results by re-coating the entire surface.
If you need more assistance, please feel free to contact us and one of our expert staff would be happy to help.
Yes. The color reference stays the same, but the finish can change how Dutch Boy Y046 Natural Maple reads after it is applied. Matte finishes reflect less light and can look flatter, while gloss finishes reflect more light and can make the same match look deeper or slightly different.
If you need the finished part to blend with an existing item, choose the sheen that matches that item as closely as possible. MyPerfectColor is matching the Dutch Boy Y046 Natural Maple reference, but sheen still affects the final appearance.
Confirm Dutch Boy Y046 Natural Maple from a physical swatch, an approved sample, or a known existing color reference from the original brand. Do not rely on a screen alone, because monitors and phone displays can shift the color.
MyPerfectColor matches the selected Dutch Boy color reference, so it helps to verify the code and name before you order. If you are matching an already painted surface, remember that age, wear, and lighting can make that surface look different from the original reference.
Yes. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Dutch Boy Y046 Natural Maple is a practical option for small parts such as vents, switch covers, knobs, brackets, trim pieces, and similar removable items.
For best results, make sure the part is clean and properly prepared for its material before spraying. Spray paint is often a better choice than brushing when you want a smoother finish on small hardware or fixtures.
Choose the sheen based on how the part will be used and how closely you need it to resemble the original surface. Lower-sheen finishes usually hide surface flaws better, while higher-sheen finishes are easier to wipe down but can show texture and reflect more light.
For Dutch Boy Y046 Natural Maple, the sheen also changes how the color reads after application. If you are coating a part that needs to blend with nearby painted items, the safest choice is usually the sheen that matches those items most closely.
Custom-made color matches are typically not returnable or refundable, so it is important to confirm Dutch Boy Y046 Natural Maple, the product type, the sheen, and the quantity before placing the order.
MyPerfectColor is making a match to the selected Dutch Boy color reference, not selling the original brand's paint, so careful verification before purchase is the best way to avoid ordering the wrong item.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Dutch Boy Y046 Natural Maple 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 Dutch Boy Y046 Natural Maple 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 Dutch Boy Y046 Natural Maple 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.