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A match of Dutch Boy 205-2DB Salmon Tint reads as a light, warm pink with a soft salmon-peach undertone and low-to-moderate chroma. It is noticeably pale rather than saturated, so the color comes across as gentle and airy instead of bright or coral-heavy.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected Dutch Boy color can be used on small, spray-friendly parts where a warm light salmon tone is needed, such as vent covers, switch plates, speaker grilles, picture frames, brackets, shelf components, mailbox parts, railings, hardware, and painted PVC. It is also suited to accessory pieces and removable fixtures where a consistent match to the reference color matters more than the original brand product.
Because this is a very light color, coverage can be more sensitive to the color underneath. Darker or uneven substrates may show through more easily, and differences in sheen, film build, or surface texture can change how warm or soft the finish appears. Careful surface preparation and enough build help the color read more evenly once applied.
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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 205-2DB Salmon Tint 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 205-2DB Salmon Tint. 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.
Choose the finish based on how the item will be used, how much cleaning it needs, and how much reflectivity you want on the finished surface. A lower sheen usually shows less glare, while a higher sheen is easier to wipe down and can make the color read a little different once it is on the part.
For MyPerfectColor custom-matched paint, the finish is a separate ordering choice from the color match. If the item is a trim piece, fixture, hardware part, or other surface that will be handled often, it is worth selecting the sheen that fits the application instead of relying on the color name alone.
Coverage depends on the size of the item, surface texture, how much the surface absorbs, the application method, and how many coats are needed. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, while other MyPerfectColor paint formats typically cover between 400 and 600 square feet per container.
For Dutch Boy 205-2DB Salmon Tint, plan for extra material if the surface is rough, dark, uneven, or highly absorbent, since those conditions can increase the amount needed to hide the underlying surface evenly.
Yes, but plastics vary widely, so it is important to test the coating on the actual material first. MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, but adhesion can improve when you use the MyPerfectColor primer made for acrylic enamel and follow proper surface prep.
Before painting a full part in Dutch Boy 205-2DB Salmon Tint, clean the plastic, test a small area, and confirm that the finish and adhesion are acceptable on that specific substrate. That step is especially important for low-energy plastics and other difficult surfaces.
The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor paint product and its chemistry, not to the Dutch Boy 205-2DB Salmon Tint color name by itself. To get the right document, look up the SDS for the specific MyPerfectColor product format you plan to order.
If you need the safety information before buying, use the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets section and verify that the SDS matches the exact product type you are ordering, such as spray paint or another format.
Before ordering, confirm the Dutch Boy color reference, the MyPerfectColor product type, the sheen, and the quantity you need. Custom-made color matches are not returnable or refundable, so it is important to make sure the order matches your project requirements before checkout.
That matters most when you need a match of Dutch Boy 205-2DB Salmon Tint for a specific part, fixture, or surface where the color, format, and finish all need to line up with the job.
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 205-2DB Salmon Tint 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 205-2DB Salmon Tint 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 205-2DB Salmon Tint 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.