Pantone™ PMS 230 C

Pantone PMS 230 C is a bright, saturated color, which can present matching challenges across different materials and finishes. Accurate reproduction requires careful formulation and quality controls. MyPerfectColor specializes in matching Pantone colors for brand and display applications, but it is important to consider that finish and substrate may affect how PMS 230 C appears. Always review samples under actual project lighting to confirm the match meets your requirements before proceeding to full production.

The appearance of PMS 230 C is strongly influenced by finish. Gloss finishes will increase brightness and saturation, making the color more vibrant, but they may also introduce glare under strong lighting. Matte finishes provide a more subdued look and reduce reflections, which can help with readability at close distance or under spotlights. Consider the lighting and the impact you want for your brand project, and review a sample on your actual substrate if possible to make the best choice.

For pop-ups or retail installations using PMS 230 C, evaluate the project lighting and environment before finalizing your order. This color's vibrancy can shift depending on lighting conditions and substrate type. Durability may be a priority in high-traffic areas, so be sure to specify the appropriate product type for your needs. Sampling the color and finish on your intended surface is recommended before a large rollout to ensure the final result meets brand expectations.

Sampling PMS 230 C is recommended for projects where color accuracy is critical, such as large installations, high-visibility brand environments, or when final lighting and substrate may alter the appearance. Sampling allows you to confirm coverage, finish, and color performance prior to committing to a full production run. This is especially important with bright, saturated colors like PMS 230 C, as these may require additional coats and their appearance can vary with different finishes or materials.

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 230 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 230 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.