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A match of Dutch Boy B-27-4 Honor Guard is a deep blue-gray with a cool cast and low chroma. It reads more muted than bright, with enough blue to stay visibly cool and enough gray to keep it subdued. With an LRV of 6.93, it is a dark color that can look even deeper as the finish becomes less reflective.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be useful on vents, speaker grilles, switch plates, brackets, railings, mailbox parts, shelving supports, cabinet hardware, and other small metal or plastic items where a dark coordinated finish is needed. It also suits PVC pipe, shutters, access panels, and fixture components when you want the part to read as a quiet blue-gray rather than a bright accent.
Because this is a dark, low-chroma color, surface prep and sheen choice matter. On glossy or uneven substrates, sanding marks, texture, and patchy coverage can be easier to see, and film build can shift the color from a softer blue-gray to a denser slate tone. Dark colors like this can also show contrast if the base coat or substrate color is strongly different, so additional coats may be needed for even coverage.
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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 B-27-4 Honor Guard 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 B-27-4 Honor Guard. 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.
Yes. A match of Dutch Boy B-27-4 Honor Guard can be ordered as MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color reference, which is a practical option for baskets, frames, shelving, accessories, and other small parts. It is meant for projects where spray application is easier than brushing.
For the best result, make sure the item is cleaned and prepared for paint, and plan for the surface type and shape to affect how the match reads after application. MyPerfectColor is supplying its own paint matched to the color reference, not the original Dutch Boy paint product.
No. The same match of Dutch Boy B-27-4 Honor Guard can read differently in matte, satin, or gloss because the finish changes how much light the surface reflects. That can make the color appear deeper, flatter, or more reflective even when the color formula is the same.
If you are trying to coordinate with an existing painted part, keep the finish as close as possible to the target surface. MyPerfectColor custom paint is matched to the color reference, but the final look still depends on sheen, substrate, and application.
Coverage depends on the size of the item, surface texture, how much hiding power the surface needs, the application method, and how many coats you plan to apply. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat.
For Dutch Boy B-27-4 Honor Guard, small accessories may use less than you expect, while rough, porous, or uneven surfaces may need more paint and more than one coat. If you are coating several parts or a large fixture, it is safer to plan extra rather than run short midway through the job.
Choose the finish based on how the item will be used and how much reflection you want. Higher-gloss finishes usually reflect more light and are often easier to wipe down, while flatter finishes reduce reflection and can make surface imperfections less noticeable.
For Dutch Boy B-27-4 Honor Guard, the color match is only part of the decision. The sheen you order affects the final appearance, so match the finish to the item and to any surrounding painted surface you are trying to coordinate.
Confirm Dutch Boy B-27-4 Honor Guard from a physical swatch or a known existing color reference, not from a screen image alone. MyPerfectColor matches to the original brand color standard, so the best ordering decision starts with verifying that this is the exact color code and name you want.
If you are matching an existing part, compare against the actual painted item or an approved physical sample whenever possible. That reduces the risk of ordering a close color that is not the intended target.
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 B-27-4 Honor Guard 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 B-27-4 Honor Guard 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 B-27-4 Honor Guard 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.