Match of Dutch Boy™ 231-5DB Adequate Aqua *

Coverage depends on the size of the item, the surface texture, how much the substrate shows through, the application method, and how many coats you need. As a planning rule, a typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat. Other MyPerfectColor paint formats usually cover about 400 to 600 square feet, but you should still plan for extra material if the surface is rough, porous, or a darker color is bleeding through.

The color reference tells you the target color, but the sheen is a separate ordering choice that changes both appearance and performance. Lower gloss finishes reduce reflection and can hide surface texture better, while higher gloss finishes are usually easier to clean and more reflective. Choose the sheen based on the item's use, how often it will be handled or cleaned, and the look you want from the finished MyPerfectColor custom-matched paint.

Confirm the exact color reference, the MyPerfectColor product type, the sheen, and the quantity before you place the order. Custom-made color matches are made specifically for your selection and are not returnable or refundable, so it is important to verify the details first. If the paint is going on a specific part or surface, make sure the format you choose is suitable for that application.

Primer depends on the substrate, the condition of the surface, and the paint type you choose. A primer never hurts and can improve adhesion, but it is not always required. If the surface is bare, glossy, damaged, porous, or a challenging plastic or metal, primer is often the safer starting point. Check the prep guidance for the selected MyPerfectColor product before you order.

Apply several light, even coats instead of one heavy coat, and keep a consistent distance with slight overlap on each pass. Heavy passes can cause runs, slow dry time, uneven sheen, and a muddy-looking color build. Let each coat flash or dry as directed for the product, then build coverage gradually until the finish looks even on the item.

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 231-5DB Adequate Aqua 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 231-5DB Adequate Aqua 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 231-5DB Adequate Aqua 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.