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A match of Dutch Boy B-30-6 Charqui is a muted, cool-leaning gray with very low chroma and a faint blue cast. It reads as a restrained medium-light gray rather than a bright silver or a deep charcoal, so the color stays quiet and understated on the surface.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected Dutch Boy color reference can be used on vents, return grilles, switch covers, speaker grilles, brackets, shelving supports, mailbox parts, railings, PVC trim pieces, and other small fixtures where a calm gray needs to carry across different materials. It also works well on hardware, frames, and accessory pieces that need a neutral finish without drawing attention to the part itself.
Because the color is low in saturation but not extremely light, substrate color and surface condition still matter. Dark plastic, worn metal, or uneven repairs may show through more readily than on a sound, evenly prepared surface, so additional coats may be needed for a uniform result. Sheen, texture, and film build can also shift how blue or gray the color appears, especially on glossy or rough parts.
Similar colors:
30-V-5 Georgetown Gray
V-30-1 Quiet Chamber
V-30-2 Portsmouth Gray
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-30-6 Charqui 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-30-6 Charqui. 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.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Dutch Boy B-30-6 Charqui is typically dry to the touch within minutes, but that is not the same as being ready for recoat or handling. Plan to recoat in 1 to 2 hours and allow about 2 weeks for full cure before expecting the finish to be fully hardened.
If you are painting small parts, trim pieces, vents, hardware, or other removable items, handle them lightly between coats and wait for the curing window before putting them back into service.
Coverage depends on the size of the surface, how textured it is, how well it hides the existing color, how you apply it, and how many coats you need. As a planning guide, one can of spray paint typically covers about 20 square feet with one coat.
For Dutch Boy B-30-6 Charqui, rough or dark substrates, curved parts, and items with edges or openings can use more paint than a flat surface. If you are coating something like PVC pipe, vents, shutters, or hardware, size the order from the total surface area and add extra if you expect more than one coat.
Before ordering a custom match of Dutch Boy B-30-6 Charqui, confirm the color reference, product type, sheen, and quantity. MyPerfectColor is making its own paint matched to that Dutch Boy color reference, not selling the original Dutch Boy paint product.
Custom-made color matches are not returnable or refundable, so it is best to verify the exact reference and the format you need before you place the order.
It should match the selected Dutch Boy B-30-6 Charqui reference, but the finished look can still change after application because of lighting, placement, sheen, substrate, and nearby surfaces. A color that looks correct on a swatch can read a little differently once it is on the actual part.
If the item will sit beside an existing painted surface or in strong natural or artificial light, check the result in those real conditions before you commit to a full project.
Primer depends on the substrate, the condition of the surface, and the paint type you are using. For MyPerfectColor matched to Dutch Boy B-30-6 Charqui, a primer is not always required, but it can improve adhesion and help the finish behave more predictably.
As a rule of thumb, primer never hurts. It is especially worth considering on bare, repaired, or hard-to-coat surfaces such as plastic, metal, or previously coated parts where prep matters for final adhesion.
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-30-6 Charqui 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-30-6 Charqui 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-30-6 Charqui 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.