Pantone™ PMS 318 C

The finish you choose for PMS 318 C has a direct impact on how the color is perceived. Higher-gloss finishes can make PMS 318 C appear brighter and intensify its clean, crisp qualities. A matte finish will mute the vibrancy and may make the color appear slightly softer or less saturated. Satin finishes provide a balance, maintaining good color visibility with less glare. For consistent brand presentation, select a finish that matches your intended visual effect and evaluate samples under your expected lighting conditions.

Pantone PMS 318 C paint is intended for applications where visual brand consistency is the goal, such as displays and signage. It is not recommended for touch-up or repair work on previously coated parts, as Pantone matches are based on color standards, not on the actual appearance of your existing finish. If you require a precise touch-up match, send a physical part for custom color matching to ensure proper alignment with your specific substrate and conditions.

To keep your PMS 318 C color results consistent across multiple orders, always specify the same product type and sheen for each purchase. Use the Pantone PMS 318 C code as your standard reference, and use the same approval or visual target each time. Changes in finish or switching between paint types can lead to visible differences, so keep these parameters stable for the most reliable results.

Pantone PMS 318 C is available in custom spray paint as well as other paint formats such as paint pens and brush-in-cap bottles. These options allow you to choose the product format best suited for your project needs, whether that is creating branded displays, prototypes, or signage. Check product listings for current availability and select the application method that matches your intended use.

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 318 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 318 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.