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A match of Dutch Boy B-29-2 Perched Dove is a light-to-mid gray with a cool green-blue cast. The low chroma keeps it quiet rather than colorful, and the overall effect is soft and slightly airy, not stark.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be used on vents, switch plates, speaker grilles, cabinet pulls, shelf brackets, railings, mailboxes, PVC trim pieces, and small fixtures where a muted coordinate color is needed. It also works for baskets, frames, and hardware when a subtle gray-green finish is easier to carry across different parts than a brighter accent color.
Because the color is fairly light and low in chroma, it usually reads even and restrained, but the final look can shift with sheen, substrate texture, and film build. Darker or uneven surfaces may show through more readily without proper prep or primer, and gloss levels can make the cool undertone appear a little clearer.
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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 B-29-2 Perched Dove 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 B-29-2 Perched Dove. 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.
Coverage depends on the surface size, texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats you need. As a planning guide, a typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat. Other MyPerfectColor paint formats typically cover about 400 to 600 square feet, depending on the product and the surface.
If you are coating small parts such as vents, brackets, trim pieces, fixtures, or a PVC pipe section in Dutch Boy B-29-2 Perched Dove, plan for extra material if the surface is rough or if you need more than one coat.
Confirm Dutch Boy B-29-2 Perched Dove from a physical swatch or from a known existing color reference, not from a screen alone. MyPerfectColor matches to the original Dutch Boy color standard, so the important step is verifying that B-29-2 Perched Dove is the target color you want before you place the order.
This matters most when the new coating has to coordinate with an existing painted part, such as a shutter, grille, mailbox, or trim piece. If the reference is uncertain, the order can be matched correctly to the wrong color target.
Clean the surface first and remove dust, grease, wax, and loose coating. If the material is smooth and paintable, light scuffing can help the coating grip better. Mask off any areas that should not be painted, and test the MyPerfectColor match of Dutch Boy B-29-2 Perched Dove on the actual surface before doing the full job.
This is especially useful on PVC pipe, vents, hardware, railings, or other parts where adhesion and edge control matter. Good prep reduces the chance of peeling, fisheyes, or uneven build.
Apply MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Dutch Boy B-29-2 Perched Dove in light, even coats. Hold the can at a consistent distance, overlap each pass slightly, and avoid heavy passes that can cause runs, sheen changes, or muddy buildup.
This approach works well on small parts like speakers grilles, switch covers, hardware, brackets, baskets, and exterior fixtures. If the color is being applied over a contrasting substrate, expect more than one coat to get even coverage.
Finish changes how Dutch Boy B-29-2 Perched Dove reflects light, so the same color can look different after application depending on sheen. MyPerfectColor can supply a match of Dutch Boy B-29-2 Perched Dove in the format and finish that fit the project, but the finish you choose will affect the final appearance on the item.
This matters on real parts such as fixtures, trim, panels, and removable components because gloss level and surface texture can make the color read lighter, darker, or more reflective. If exact appearance is important, test the finish on the actual substrate before finishing the full piece.
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 B-29-2 Perched Dove 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 B-29-2 Perched Dove 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 B-29-2 Perched Dove 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.