Match of Dutch Boy™ 242-1DB Faintest Iris *

Clean the item first so dust, grease, and residue do not interfere with adhesion. If the surface is smooth, glossy, or previously coated, a light scuff may help the new coating grab better. Mask off areas you do not want coated, and test the MyPerfectColor match of Dutch Boy 242-1DB Faintest Iris on the actual surface before doing the full project.

That matters most on parts like vents, hardware, trim pieces, pipe, fixtures, and other small items where surface condition can change how the finish looks and performs.

No. The same color reference can read differently in matte, satin, semi-gloss, or gloss because the finish changes how much light the surface reflects. A glossier finish usually makes the color look brighter and deeper, while a flatter finish reduces reflection and can make the match appear softer.

If you are coating a part that sits next to an existing painted surface, order the finish that best matches the surrounding item and test first if the project is sensitive to appearance differences.

Coverage depends on the size of the item, surface texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats you need. As a general planning guide, a typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, and other paints typically cover about 400 to 600 square feet. For a small part, fixture, or accessory, one container may be enough, but larger or rough surfaces can require more.

If you are coating a dark, uneven, or porous substrate, plan for extra product so you are not short after the first coat.

The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not to the color name alone. You can find MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets here: https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm.

If you are ordering Dutch Boy 242-1DB Faintest Iris for a job site, review the SDS for the exact MyPerfectColor product format you plan to use.

Choose the sheen based on how the item will be used and how much reflectivity you want, not on the color code alone. Higher gloss finishes are usually easier to clean and more reflective, while flatter finishes hide small surface flaws better but may be less wipeable.

Because Dutch Boy 242-1DB Faintest Iris can look different at different gloss levels, pick the finish that matches the object or adjacent surface as closely as possible before you order.

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 242-1DB Faintest Iris 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 242-1DB Faintest Iris 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 242-1DB Faintest Iris 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.