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MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected Dutch Boy color reference reads as a light peach-apricot with a warm beige cast. It is a soft, warm color rather than a bright orange, with enough depth to look gentle on small painted parts.
This color is useful for spray-painted components where a warm, subdued finish is needed on a small surface. Common uses include vents, switch covers, speaker grilles, brackets, shelf supports, mailbox parts, PVC trim pieces, railings, shutters, and hardware or accessory parts that need to carry the same color reference across different materials.
Because this is a light color, coverage can be more dependent on the starting surface. Dark plastic, metal, or uneven previous coatings may show through more readily and can require additional coats for even color. Finish and substrate also affect how warm or pale the color appears, and glossier finishes tend to make the surface and undertone read more distinctly.
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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 O-18-3 Nectarine 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 O-18-3 Nectarine. 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.
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Yes. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Dutch Boy O-18-3 Nectarine is a practical choice for baskets, frames, shelving, decor pieces, and other small items that are easier to spray than brush. It is meant for color-matching projects, so the main decision is whether the item can be prepared and sprayed well. The final result can vary with surface texture, prep, and finish.
The SDS is tied to the specific MyPerfectColor product, not the Dutch Boy O-18-3 Nectarine color name by itself. Use the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page for the exact product you plan to order: https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm. Make sure the SDS matches the paint format you are buying, since different product types can have different safety details.
Primer depends on the substrate, its condition, and the paint type. As a rule of thumb, primer never hurts and can improve adhesion, but it is not always required. For Dutch Boy O-18-3 Nectarine in spray paint, check the prep guidance for the exact product and consider primer when you are coating bare, glossy, uneven, or difficult surfaces.
Confirm Dutch Boy O-18-3 Nectarine from a physical swatch or a known existing painted sample, not from an on-screen view. MyPerfectColor matches to the original brand color standard, so the best ordering check is whether the reference you approved is the same reference you want matched. If you are matching an aged surface, remember that wear, fading, and sheen differences can make it look different from the original standard.
For spray paint, a typical can covers about 20 square feet with one coat. The real amount you need for Dutch Boy O-18-3 Nectarine depends on surface size, texture, hiding power, application method, and the number of coats required. For frames, shelving, or other small parts, calculate the area of all pieces and allow extra if the surface is porous, rough, or likely to need more than one coat.
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 O-18-3 Nectarine 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 O-18-3 Nectarine 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 O-18-3 Nectarine 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.