Pantone™ PMS 323 C

PMS 323 C is a saturated, deep teal from the Pantone PMS collection. Matching this type of color in paint can be challenging because vivid, highly chromatic hues often behave differently across materials and finishes. MyPerfectColor formulates each order using the Pantone Matching System as a target standard and aims to provide results that visually align with brand expectations under typical viewing conditions. However, you should evaluate both a physical PMS 323 C reference and a painted sample in your actual lighting and finish. Differences in finish and substrate may affect the perceived color, especially with deep colors like PMS 323 C.

PMS 323 C is a dark, highly saturated teal with a low light reflectance value. This means it may not provide full coverage in a single coat, especially over light or uneven surfaces. For best results, plan on using a uniform undercoat, typically a medium gray, to improve coverage and appearance. Highly chromatic Pantone colors like PMS 323 C often need multiple coats to achieve even, vibrant color and avoid patchiness. Always prepare the substrate carefully and confirm coverage in your intended lighting and finish.

The full Pantone code, including suffixes like 'C' for coated, is essential to ensure the correct color reference. PMS 323 C refers specifically to the coated version of this color as defined by the Pantone Matching System. Brand standards, ordering documents, or style guides should indicate the precise code. Ordering paint for 'PMS 323 C' ensures alignment with the intended brand color target and reduces risk of mistakes or rework.

Paint matched to PMS 323 C is made to order, as each order is formulated for color accuracy. Lead times depend on the product type and current production volume. Spray paint, specialty formats, or larger quantities may require additional production time. It is best to check current estimates at checkout and allow enough time in your production schedule to evaluate samples and complete your project on time.

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 323 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 323 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.