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A match of Dutch Boy DB308-1 Smooth Cream is a very light cream with a soft, muted warm cast. It sits close to off-white rather than a clean white, with enough cream depth to read gently beige under different lighting and a low-chroma appearance that keeps it quiet.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to DB308-1 Smooth Cream can be useful on PVC pipe, vent covers, switch plates, shelf brackets, railings, mailboxes, speaker grilles, and small appliance or furniture hardware. Its pale tone suits parts that need to blend into an existing painted surface or carry a light architectural finish without looking stark.
Because this is a very light color, coverage can show more clearly over darker, uneven, or strongly colored substrates. A uniform base coat and proper surface prep can help the final color read more evenly, and the finish you choose may shift how creamy or how close-to-white the color appears.
On smooth plastic, metal, or previously coated parts, the color can look cleaner; on textured surfaces, the low chroma may appear slightly softer and less defined. As with any matched paint, film build and sheen can affect the final read of the color.
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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 DB308-1 Smooth Cream 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 DB308-1 Smooth Cream. 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.
A match of Dutch Boy DB308-1 Smooth Cream can read differently after application depending on the light source, the viewing angle, the sheen, and the surfaces around it. A MyPerfectColor match is made to the selected brand color reference, but the finished item may still look lighter, warmer, or flatter once it is on a specific substrate and seen in real lighting.
If the part will sit near existing painted surfaces or be viewed under strong daylight or artificial light, plan for that before ordering. The safest check is to compare the target color reference under the same conditions where the finished item will be used.
Before ordering DB308-1 Smooth Cream, confirm the exact Dutch Boy color reference, the MyPerfectColor product format, the sheen, and the quantity you need. Custom-matched paint is made to your selected color reference, so the order should be checked carefully before you submit it.
These are custom made matches, so they should be chosen with care. Make sure the target is really DB308-1 Smooth Cream and not a similar-looking color from a screen image or an aging painted surface.
The best sheen depends on how the item will be used and how you want the finished coating to perform. Sheen affects reflectivity, cleanup, durability, and how the color reads once it is applied. A higher sheen will usually look more reflective, while a lower sheen will usually look less reflective and can be more forgiving on surface flaws.
If you are coating a part that will be handled, cleaned, or exposed to wear, choose a finish that fits that use. If you need DB308-1 Smooth Cream to blend with an existing finish, try to match the sheen of the surface you are coating.
Yes. A match of Dutch Boy DB308-1 Smooth Cream can be ordered as MyPerfectColor custom spray paint for small parts such as switch covers, knobs, vents, speaker grilles, brackets, trim pieces, and similar items where spray application is practical.
Spray paint is useful when you want a smooth, even finish on a removable or hard-to-brush part. Clean and prepare the surface properly, and use light coats so the color builds evenly on the item.
Confirm DB308-1 Smooth Cream from a physical swatch from the original brand or from a known existing color reference. Do not rely on screen viewing alone, because displays can change how the color looks.
MyPerfectColor matches the selected brand color standard, so the most important step is verifying that DB308-1 Smooth Cream is the exact target you want before placing the order. If you are matching an existing painted item, remember that age, sheen, and substrate can make the old surface look different from the original color reference.
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 DB308-1 Smooth Cream 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 DB308-1 Smooth Cream 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 DB308-1 Smooth Cream 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.