Pantone™ PMS 306 C

Pantone PMS 306 C has been widely cited as a signature blue in the British Airways brand palette, is frequently used in Olympic Games graphics and event signage, and is referenced by global technology brands that want a distinct, attention-grabbing blue in both digital and print systems. These examples help illustrate PMS 306 C's strong presence in high-visibility, brand-forward applications.

For the best results with Pantone PMS 306 C, it is recommended to apply several light coats instead of a single heavy coat. Allow each coat to dry adequately before the next application. This approach helps achieve more uniform color and reduces the chances of runs or uneven sheen, which is especially important for vivid and saturated colors like PMS 306 C.

Pantone books are reference standards and are typically printed on coated paper at a particular sheen. The appearance of PMS 306 C in paint can differ depending on the finish (matte or gloss) and the surface it is applied to. For the most accurate comparison, apply PMS 306 C spray paint on the actual material and under the lighting conditions where it will be used before making final decisions. Expect some variation compared to how the color looks in a Pantone book due to differences in substrate, lighting, and finish.

Choosing between matte and gloss for PMS 306 C depends on your project needs. Gloss will make the color appear more vivid and saturated, creating maximum visual impact, but may introduce glare under strong lighting. Matte reduces glare and can make surfaces easier to read at close range, but may slightly mute the color''s intensity. Consider viewing distance, lighting conditions, and glare tolerance when selecting your finish for PMS 306 C.

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 306 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 306 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.