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A match of Dutch Boy 440-7DB Charred is a muted, low-chroma dark neutral that reads as a gray-brown with a warm undertone and a faint olive cast. It is not a clean black or a clear brown; the color sits in a subdued middle ground with a slightly weathered character.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be used on vents, switch covers, speaker grilles, shelf brackets, cabinet hardware, metal frames, railings, mailbox parts, conduit covers, and PVC trim pieces. It also works for small furniture accents, machine guards, and other removable parts where a restrained finish needs to stay consistent across different materials.
Because the color is dark and muted, finish and substrate can change how it reads. Smooth or glossy surfaces may make texture, edge buildup, and sheen differences more noticeable, while porous or uneven surfaces can need careful prep and enough film build to avoid patchy coverage. On exterior parts, weathering and gloss loss can flatten the warm brown-gray balance over time.
Similar colors:
439-7DB Blackened Kettle
B11-1 Potting Soil
B13-1 Dungeon 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 440-7DB Charred 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 440-7DB Charred. 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 part will be used. A flatter finish reduces reflectivity, while a glossier finish is easier to wipe clean and usually handles wear better. Keep in mind that sheen changes how the same match looks on the finished item, so a satin or gloss version of 440-7DB Charred may read differently than a flat one. MyPerfectColor is supplying its own paint matched to the Dutch Boy color reference, not Dutch Boy's original product.
MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to Dutch Boy 440-7DB Charred is typically dry to the touch within minutes, can usually be recoated in 1 to 2 hours, and reaches full cure in about 2 weeks. Dry to the touch does not mean ready for heavy handling or reinstallation, so wait until the film has had enough time to set before putting the part back in service. If you are coating a removable part, plan for the full cure window when durability matters most.
The SDS is tied to the actual MyPerfectColor product or chemistry you order for 440-7DB Charred, not to the Dutch Boy color name alone. You can find MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets here: https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm. Use the sheet for the product format you are buying so the safety information matches the coating you will use.
Yes, but plastics vary a lot, so test 440-7DB Charred on the actual material first. MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, but prep and the plastic type can change adhesion. If you want better bonding on a difficult plastic, use the MyPerfectColor primer for Acrylic Enamel before applying the color coat: https://www.myperfectcolor.com/en/product/995031-Primer-for-Acrylic-Enamel/.
Coverage for 440-7DB Charred depends on the surface size, texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats you need. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat. Other paint formats often cover about 400 to 600 square feet, but the exact amount still depends on the project. For ordering, measure the area, decide how many coats you expect to need, and round up if the surface is rough, porous, or uneven.
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 440-7DB Charred 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 440-7DB Charred 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 440-7DB Charred 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.