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Pantone™ PMS 131 C
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PMS 131 C is a Pantone Matching System (PMS) color, often classified as a muted golden ochre. The color conveys a grounded, professional, and autumnal vibe, with visual character suited to brand identities needing a recognizable yet understated yellow-brown. Its perception is notably earthy, technical, and robust, making it practical for display fabrication, branded environments, and product prototypes where accurate PMS color specification is necessary.
PMS 131 C presents as a medium-dark hue, with moderate light reflectance (LRV 34.05), ensuring visibility without appearing bright.
The color has a warm tendency, skewing toward golden-yellow with a notable brownish undertone.
PMS 131 C demonstrates moderate to high saturation, but its muted quality reduces brightness, differentiating it from vivid yellows.
The undertone is distinctly ochre, contributing an earthy, almost rustic impression that stands apart from cleaner or primary yellows.
The color can shift in perceived vibrancy and warmth depending on surface texture and finish; gloss and lighting conditions may cause increased golden reflectance or deepen brown notes.
PMS 131 C works well for branded environments, signage, and display elements where a recognizable but not overpowering color is required.
It is best evaluated in real lighting conditions, as both warm and cool light can affect its balance between yellow and brown.
The color covers over most substrates effectively, but highly saturated or textured surfaces may require additional coats to achieve visual consistency.
Compared to similar earth-toned PMS colors, PMS 131 C is less bright and more muted, offering understated visibility rather than assertive color pop.
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About Pantone and MyPerfectColor
MyPerfectColor is the official licensee of Pantone and authorized to reproduce the Pantone™ PMS 131 C color in spray paint and other paints.
MyPerfectColor helps marketing professionals turn graphic designs into physical reality. Whether you are a manufacturer, entrepreneur, industrial designer, prototyper/modeler, marketer, agency, printer, retailer, sign manufacturer, exhibit fabricator or architect, MyPerfectColor will help you nail the PMS 131 C color and produce outstanding results.
MyPerfectColor matches the Pantone PMS 131 C color based on Pantone color publications. The PMS 131 C color shown on this website are computer video simulations of the PANTONE PMS 131 C Color and may not match PANTONE®-identified Color standards. Refer to current PANTONE Publications to obtain accurate color.
The Pantone PMS 131 C color may vary from the PANTONE Color Standards based on lighting conditions, angle of view and/or due to differences in pigments, manufacturing process, substrate and/or limitations in the color capability of the paint. Refer to current PANTONE Publications to obtain accurate color.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pantone™ PMS 131 C
Why should I order Pantone PMS 131 C from an authorized supplier?
Pantone PMS 131 C is a licensed color standard, so ordering from an authorized supplier like MyPerfectColor ensures you receive paint that is formulated to accurately reproduce the official Pantone reference. This matters because only authorized producers have access to the correct color data and approved systems for translating Pantone PMS 131 C into physical paint, supporting consistent brand experiences and reducing the risk of off-brand results.
When is ordering PMS 131 C as a standard Pantone match the right choice?
Requesting PMS 131 C as a standard Pantone match is appropriate for marketing displays, branded environments, signage, exhibit components, and prototypes where brand consistency and color accuracy are required. This approach is best when your specifications call for PMS 131 C as the color target, and you want reliable visual alignment across painted items, rather than matching to a physical sample or an unknown finish.
What should I know about matching PMS 131 C accurately in paint?
Matching PMS 131 C accurately requires careful formulation since all Pantone colors can shift in appearance based on gloss, texture, and lighting. MyPerfectColor specializes in translating PMS 131 C to paint, but you should be aware that actual results may vary depending on surface type, finish, and viewing conditions. For best results with PMS 131 C, evaluate painted samples under real lighting and consider whether additional coats may be needed for even coverage, especially on textured or highly saturated substrates.
How much area does a spray can of PMS 131 C typically cover?
One spray can of PMS 131 C generally covers about 20 to 25 square feet per coat, depending on surface smoothness, spray technique, and color intensity. Since PMS 131 C is moderately saturated and can be muted on certain surfaces, multiple coats may be needed for uniform appearance, especially over existing graphics or strong backgrounds. It is best to calculate coverage based on the total area and plan for extra material to accommodate additional coats or unexpected absorption.
How quickly will I receive my paint matched to Pantone PMS 131 C?
All paint is custom-made to order. While most orders ship within 48 hours, the lead-time for paint made to match Pantone PMS 131 C depends on the type of paint needed. Interior and exterior house paints usually ship within 1 to 3 business days, while custom spray paint typically takes 3-5 business days to ship. The transit time depends on your location and the shipping method you choose. If your need is immediate, select Expedited Production during checkout. Most expedited production orders ship within 24 hours on business days. Please contact MyPerfectColor if you are concerned about a specific deadline. We do our best to make sure you get your paint on time. Learn more about paint lead times at MyPerfectColor.
Can I use the Pantone PMS 131 C for touch up?
Unfortunately, no.
Some manufacturers specify Pantone colors as touch up for their products, but Pantone does not work well as a proxy for a touch-up solution (for a litany of reasons such as it doesn't include sheen and Pantone color tolerances are not tight enough for touch up). When we match Pantone colors we are matching to a swatch in a Pantone book - not to your product.
The only way we can provide a touch-up solution for your product is for you send us a part. We would use the part to create a touch-up grade match. Unfortunately, there isn't an effective way to 'spec' the color well enough to produce a touch up without the part.
Read more about using Pantone for touch-up.
Learn more about our paint color matching service.
How do I buy paint in the Pantone PMS 131 C?
Many types of paint are available for Pantone PMS 131 C with no minimum order quantities. MyPerfectColor offers spray paint, paint pens, touch up bottles, water-based acrylics, epoxies, urethanes and a variety of other paints. Select the Paint Type button above to get started. Learn more about buying paint at MyPerfectColor.
How much area will one spray can cover? And what is Pantone PMS 131 C spray paint made of?
To make spray paint matched to Pantone PMS 131 C. MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint 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 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge how much spray you'll need as it is highly dependent on how it is applied. It is better to have too much than run short.
How do I get the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) for paint matched to Pantone PMS 131 C?
The Pantone PMS 131 C is the color and the SDS is based on the type of paint used to make the color. You can find Safety Data Sheets here for our most popular products.
Do I need a primer for Pantone PMS 131 C?
The need for primer for Pantone PMS 131 C depends on the type of paint, the substrate being painted and where it will be located. See our Primer Selection Table to see what primer you might need and learn more about when you might need a primer. Most people don't use a primer for a touch up paint application, but a primer may improve adhesion and is typically recommended for exterior applications.
How do I convert PMS 131 C to a different color from another paint company?
While MyPerfectColor can provide PMS 131 C 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 company's color collection, especially for a color collection like Pantone which is designed for bright colors and inks.
Color details
LRV: 32.32%
Color properties
Color Type:
Standard
Hide:
Standard
Match Source:
Brochure/swatch book
Match Type:
Physical match
Textured:
No
Source on hand:
Yes
Color Category:
Standard
