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A match of Dutch Boy 217-3DB Saving Beige is a light, muted beige with a warm yellow-gold undertone. It reads softer than a clean cream and less brown than a tan, with enough chroma to keep the color grounded without looking strong or vivid.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected Dutch Boy color reference can be used on PVC pipe, vent covers, return-air grilles, switch plates, mailbox parts, shelf brackets, railings, picture frames, light fixture trim, and small furniture or cabinet accents. It is a practical choice when a neutral beige needs to carry through on spray-painted parts, hardware, or removable pieces that should coordinate with an existing painted surface.
Because this is a lighter neutral, dark substrate color or uneven prep can show through if the coating is applied too thinly. The final look can also shift with sheen and film build: a flatter finish usually keeps the beige quieter, while more gloss can make the warm undertone read a little stronger. On outdoor parts, solid surface prep and consistent coverage help the color stay even across metal, plastic, wood, or previously coated items.
Similar colors:
317-3DB Maize
C18-3 Woonsocket Bronze
DB558-2 Woonsocket Bronze
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 217-3DB Saving Beige 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 217-3DB Saving Beige. 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.
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Confirm the target from a physical swatch or a known existing sample of Dutch Boy 217-3DB Saving Beige, not from screen viewing alone. MyPerfectColor makes a custom-matched paint to that brand color reference, so the order is only as accurate as the reference you approve before purchase. If you are matching an existing painted part, compare against the actual item or an approved swatch before ordering.
Yes. A match of Dutch Boy 217-3DB Saving Beige can be ordered in MyPerfectColor custom spray paint for small parts such as switch covers, knobs, vents, speaker grilles, brackets, trim pieces, and similar removable items. Spray paint is often the practical format when you need an even finish on small or awkward parts. Make sure the substrate is properly prepared and that the part can be sprayed safely and evenly.
The match is based on the selected brand color reference, but the finished item can still read differently depending on lighting, sheen, surface texture, and nearby materials. A coat on a smooth metal vent may appear different from the same match on plastic or wood. If the part will sit next to an existing painted surface, expect some visual difference from aging or gloss even when the color match is correct.
Custom-made color matches should be checked carefully before ordering because they are not returnable or refundable. Confirm the exact reference for Dutch Boy 217-3DB Saving Beige, then choose the right MyPerfectColor product type, sheen, and quantity for your project. If you are unsure, resolve those details before placing the order so you do not end up with the wrong finish or format.
The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor product formulation, not to the Dutch Boy color name alone. For the correct safety sheet, use the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page at https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm and look up the product you plan to order. That is the best way to confirm the safety information for the exact paint or spray product.
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 217-3DB Saving Beige 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 217-3DB Saving Beige 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 217-3DB Saving Beige 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.