Pantone™ PMS 168 C

PMS 168 C is specified in the Pantone Matching System as a color target, and the Pantone book is the official reference. Painted samples of PMS 168 C may look different from the book because paint appearance changes with finish (matte vs gloss), substrate, and lighting. Always compare painted samples of PMS 168 C to the Pantone book using the same lighting and viewing angle. For best results, test paint on your actual material and finish to confirm visual alignment before full production.

PMS 168 C appears darker and more muted in a matte finish, which helps reduce glare but can make the undertone of the brown more subtle. A gloss finish increases color depth and richness but may produce glare and highlight surface imperfections, especially in strong lighting. When choosing a finish for PMS 168 C, consider viewing distance and lighting at your display location. For close-up or spotlighted displays, matte may minimize distraction. For maximum color punch at a distance, gloss can enhance visibility.

PMS 168 C can be ordered in spray paint, paint pens, and other formats suitable for model or prototype building. To closely evaluate brand alignment, apply PMS 168 C to the actual materials and surfaces used in your concept models. Use the same finish and lighting planned for the final display. Evaluate the painted prototype against Pantone reference standards under typical viewing conditions, and consider any adjustments needed before moving to production.

PMS 168 C, like most dark and saturated PMS colors, benefits from careful application to prevent uneven coverage. For large surfaces, use proper surface preparation and apply a high-quality primer if needed. Plan for multiple thin coats rather than one thick coat to ensure even color. Maintain a consistent spray or brush technique, avoid overlaps that dry at different times, and work in controllable sections. Evaluate the surface in the actual lighting before sign-off.

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.

To make spray paint matched to Pantone PMS 168 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.

While MyPerfectColor can provide PMS 168 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.