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A match of Dutch Boy 413-4DB Oakbluff is a light-to-medium warm tan with a muted, earthy character. It reads more beige-brown than gray, with a soft golden undertone and enough softness to keep the color from looking sharp or bright. MyPerfectColor custom paint is made to match the selected Dutch Boy color reference.
This shade works well for spray-painted parts that need a warm neutral finish on small or removable surfaces. It can be used on PVC pipe, vents, switch covers, railings, brackets, mailboxes, shelf supports, picture frames, baskets, and hardware where a controlled tan-brown match is needed. It also fits fixture parts and accessories that need to coordinate with an existing painted surface without drawing extra attention.
Because Oakbluff is a lighter muted color, it usually covers smoothly on properly prepared, uniform substrates, but darker or uneven surfaces may need extra coats for full hide. Finish and film build can shift it toward a lighter beige or a deeper tan-brown, and texture can make the warmth read a little stronger or softer. For exterior use, the subdued chroma is generally easier to manage than a vivid color, but surface preparation and coating thickness still affect the final result.
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414-4DB Southwood Lane
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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 413-4DB Oakbluff 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 413-4DB Oakbluff. 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 sheen based on how the item will be used and how much reflectivity you want in the finished surface. Lower sheen usually hides surface irregularities better, while higher sheen is typically easier to wipe clean and can look more reflective.
For 413-4DB Oakbluff, the sheen can change how the matched color reads on the final item, so make the choice based on the part you are painting rather than the color name alone. MyPerfectColor custom-matched paint is made to match the selected Dutch Boy color reference, but the final appearance will still depend on the finish you order and the substrate you paint.
Coverage depends on the size of the item, how smooth or textured the surface is, how much hiding the coating needs, your application method, and how many coats are required. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat. Other paints typically cover between 400 and 600 square feet per coat.
When ordering a match of 413-4DB Oakbluff, measure the actual area you plan to paint and allow extra for test spraying, overlaps, and additional coats if the surface is uneven or dark. That is the safest way to avoid running short.
The Safety Data Sheet is tied to the MyPerfectColor paint product and chemistry, not to the Dutch Boy color name alone. If you are ordering a match of 413-4DB Oakbluff, use the SDS for the specific MyPerfectColor product you selected.
MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets are available here: Safety Data Sheets.
Yes. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to 413-4DB Oakbluff is a practical option for small parts such as switch covers, knobs, vents, speaker grilles, brackets, trim pieces, and similar items where a smooth spray finish is preferred.
These parts usually benefit from careful cleaning and even application because small surfaces can show defects, overspray, or uneven film build more easily. If the piece has detailed edges or cutouts, a spray format is often easier to apply than brush-on paint.
Before applying a match of 413-4DB Oakbluff, clean the metal thoroughly to remove dirt, grease, and other contamination. If the surface has an existing coating, scuff it so the new paint can bond better, and address any rust, peeling, or loose material before you paint.
Keep in mind that gloss, texture, and the condition of the old coating can affect how the finished color looks. A match of 413-4DB Oakbluff may read differently on bare metal, glossy old paint, or a surface that is not fully uniform, so prep matters as much as color selection.
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 413-4DB Oakbluff 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 413-4DB Oakbluff 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 413-4DB Oakbluff 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.