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A match of Dutch Boy B-3-6 Blush Blue is a very light blue with a soft, muted character. It reads cool rather than warm, with a faint gray-green cast that keeps it from looking bright or icy. The low chroma and high lightness give it a quiet, restrained look on smooth surfaces.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to this color can be useful for HVAC vents, switch plates, speaker grilles, access panels, PVC pipe, shelf brackets, mailbox parts, picture frames, small hardware, and fixture trim where a pale blue needs to stay consistent across different materials. It can also work on baskets, cabinet accents, or other small components that are easier to spray than brush by hand.
Because this is a light color, darker substrates and uneven prep can show through more easily, so coverage may take extra coats depending on the base material and finish. The same color can also read a little different on glossy plastic, bare metal, and primed wood, since film build and sheen change how the cool undertone appears.
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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-3-6 Blush Blue 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-3-6 Blush Blue. 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.
The right sheen depends on how the part will be used and how much reflectivity you want in the finished coating. Lower-sheen finishes usually hide surface flaws better and reduce glare, while higher-sheen finishes are easier to clean and can be more durable on handled parts. Keep in mind that the same match of Dutch Boy B-3-6 Blush Blue can look slightly different as sheen changes, because gloss level affects how light reflects from the surface.
If you are coating a fixture, trim piece, or removable part, choose the finish based on the application first, then confirm that the sheen is appropriate for the substrate and the expected wear. MyPerfectColor can supply a match of B-3-6 Blush Blue in a format suited to the job, including custom spray paint.
Confirm Dutch Boy B-3-6 Blush Blue from a physical swatch, an original brand color reference, or a known existing painted item rather than from a screen image alone. Monitor and phone displays can shift the color, so a digital view is not a reliable ordering reference.
MyPerfectColor matches the original brand color standard, so the safest approach is to verify that B-3-6 Blush Blue is the target you want before placing the order. That matters most if you are matching a known color across multiple parts, replacing a legacy finish, or painting a piece that needs to coordinate with existing Dutch Boy color references.
Yes, MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Dutch Boy B-3-6 Blush Blue can be used on many plastic items, but plastics vary widely and adhesion depends on the exact material and prep work. It is a good idea to test on the actual part first, especially on low-energy plastics or molded pieces with unknown surface treatment.
For better adhesion, use the MyPerfectColor primer for acrylic enamel before topcoating. Clean the surface well, remove any release agents or oils, and let the primer and color coat follow the product instructions for recoat and dry times. That helps reduce the risk of peeling or weak bonding on difficult substrates.
Coverage depends on the surface size, texture, hiding power, application method, and the number of coats required. As a general guide, a typical spray paint can covers about 20 square feet with one coat, while other paint formats often cover about 400 to 600 square feet per gallon-equivalent application.
If you are coating a textured, porous, dark, or uneven surface, plan for more material than you would for a smooth, already-primed item. For a color like Dutch Boy B-3-6 Blush Blue, the final count can also change if you need extra coats for even coverage or if the part has edges, recesses, or hard-to-reach areas.
Use light, even coats and keep the can moving so the paint lands consistently across the part. Hold the spray at a steady distance, overlap each pass slightly, and avoid heavy passes that can cause runs, uneven sheen, or color build-up that makes the match look muddy.
For Dutch Boy B-3-6 Blush Blue, the finish and substrate can affect how the color reads after drying, so build the color gradually instead of trying to cover in one wet coat. If the project calls for multiple coats, follow the product's dry-time and recoat guidance between passes so the film can level properly.
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-3-6 Blush Blue 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-3-6 Blush Blue 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-3-6 Blush Blue 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.