Pantone™ PMS 2405 C

Pantone PMS 2405 C is frequently seen in branded displays, event graphics, and marketing activations, especially where strong color visibility and modern, energetic branding are required. It has been widely used in retail brand event graphics and is commonly cited in visual merchandising literature as a tool for attracting attention in crowded trade show or retail environments. This vivid magenta is specified by brands aiming for clear color recognition and bold visual impact.

For projects involving PMS 2405 C where formal brand or client approval is required, order a small sample of the color in the intended finish and substrate type. Evaluate the sample under installed project lighting and on the actual material to confirm appearance before committing to a full project order. This helps ensure that the final result aligns with your visual brand standards, minimizing risk of costly reshoots or rework.

Pantone PMS 2405 C is a deep, saturated magenta that can shift appearance based on lighting type and intensity. The color may appear darker, more vivid, or less saturated depending on whether it is viewed under natural light, fluorescent, LED, or other sources. Always review the color under the actual lighting conditions where your finished display or installation will be shown to confirm it meets your expectations and brand requirements.

PMS 2405 C is highly saturated and has a low light reflectance value, meaning that achieving full uniform coverage over lighter surfaces may require multiple coats or a suitable undercoat. Plan for extra material and application time, especially on high-contrast surfaces. Using a primer or a colored undercoat can help improve hide and visual consistency, reducing the chance of uneven or muted color areas.

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 2405 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 2405 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.