Pantone™ PMS 242 C

The appearance of Pantone PMS 242 C can shift noticeably depending on the texture and finish of the surface where it is applied. A matte or rough texture tends to mute the color, making PMS 242 C look more subdued or slightly lighter by diffusing light and reducing reflected glare. Smoother or glossier finishes can deepen the shade and reveal subtle color variations, which might make the purple appear more saturated. It is important to evaluate PMS 242 C on the intended substrate and with the intended finish for brand-critical projects, as gloss and surface character will impact how closely the final result aligns with the Pantone standard in real-world viewing conditions.

Sampling Pantone PMS 242 C is recommended for high-visibility branding projects, large installations, or when the color appearance must be approved under specific lighting conditions. Because PMS 242 C is a dark, muted purple sensitive to gloss and surrounding light, sampling will help you verify that the color meets brand expectations on your actual substrate. This step is especially important for permanent retail spaces, branded environments, or multi-material displays to prevent costly mismatches or rework in production.

Pantone PMS 242 C is a standardized color reference created for consistent visual communication, but it does not directly convert to other paint brand color palettes. Most commercial paint brands have proprietary color selections, and direct cross-references to Pantone PMS colors are rarely exact, especially for nuanced shades like PMS 242 C. If precise color alignment is critical for your brand or project, always specify the Pantone PMS 242 C target rather than relying on a named color from another paint company.

Pantone PMS 242 C is a dark color with moderate saturation, which can lead to lower hide and may require additional coats to achieve full, uniform coverage, especially over light or contrasting substrates. Using an appropriate gray or deep-toned undercoat can improve uniformity and reduce the number of finish coats needed. Planning for extra coverage steps with PMS 242 C helps ensure the final look aligns with your brand standards and that the color appears consistent across all project elements.

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 242 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 242 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.