Match of Dutch Boy™ DC505 Bay Fog *

No. A match of Dutch Boy DC505 Bay Fog is a color reference, and the same matched color can read differently after application depending on sheen. Matte, satin, and gloss change how much light reflects off the surface, so the finished item may look softer or deeper even when the color match is the same.

If you need a specific look for items like trim pieces, vents, hardware, or removable fixtures, choose the finish with the final surface in mind rather than the color name alone.

Yes, but prep matters. Before applying a MyPerfectColor match of DC505 Bay Fog to metal or an existing painted surface, clean off dirt, grease, and loose material, then scuff sand if the surface is slick or glossy enough to resist adhesion. If there is rust, corrosion, or peeling coating, those issues should be addressed first.

The condition of the old coating can affect how the new color reads on the finished part, especially on metal fixtures, railings, grilles, hardware, and other small parts where gloss and texture are easy to notice.

The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor paint product and its chemistry, not to the DC505 Bay Fog color name by itself. For the correct Safety Data Sheet, use the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page for the product you are ordering.

You can find it here: MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets.

Choose the sheen based on the item and how it will be used, not just the color name. A MyPerfectColor match of DC505 Bay Fog in a lower sheen will usually hide minor surface flaws better, while a higher sheen can be easier to clean and can make the finish look brighter or more reflective.

For spray-painted parts such as covers, grilles, brackets, and other removable items, the sheen also affects how the color reads under light. Pick the finish that best fits the surface and the amount of wear it will see.

Coverage for a match of DC505 Bay Fog depends on the size of the item, its texture, the coating method, and how many coats are needed. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, while other paints usually cover about 400 to 600 square feet.

For accurate planning, account for extra material if you are coating rough, porous, dark, or uneven surfaces, or if the part needs more than one coat for uniform coverage.

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 DC505 Bay Fog 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 DC505 Bay Fog 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 DC505 Bay Fog 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.