Pantone™ PMS 178 C

PMS 178 C is a highly saturated coral-red and may require additional coats to achieve uniform coverage, especially over contrasting base colors or when applied in lighter paint formats. Plan for the possibility of multiple coats to reach the intended visual impact. This helps ensure the color's vibrancy and consistency meet brand standards in displays, signage, and marketing installations.

For PMS 178 C, choose an interior paint if the project is for indoor environments such as tradeshow displays or retail fixtures, where exposure to weather is not a concern. Use an exterior-rated paint if the color will be exposed to sunlight, rain, or outdoor conditions, such as for signage or activations outside. Always match your substrate and exposure needs to the paint type offered to help maintain color consistency and durability as specified by your brand requirements.

Yes, PMS 178 C can appear noticeably different when applied in gloss versus matte finishes. Gloss finishes tend to intensify the brightness and saturation of the color, making it appear more vivid and dynamic. Matte finishes can subdue the color, making it seem softer or less saturated. When evaluating color matches for brand consistency, always compare samples in the intended finish and under typical lighting conditions to ensure your expectations align with the final appearance.

To order PMS 178 C paint on MyPerfectColor, first select the desired paint format (such as spray paint, paint pen, or house paint). Choose the required sheen (matte, semi-gloss, etc.) and specify the quantity needed. Confirm all project requirements before placing your order to help ensure you receive PMS 178 C in the format and finish that aligns with your brand and application needs.

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 178 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 178 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.