Pantone™ PMS 3242 C

Pantone PMS 3242 C is defined by the Pantone Matching System, which sets a standardized color target for brand and design use. Most paint brands use their own unique color palettes that are developed independently from Pantone. Vivid colors like PMS 3242 C are rarely reproduced exactly in other brand lines, and small differences in formulation or pigment can make visual alignment challenging. Cross-references between collections are often inexact, so you should always use the Pantone PMS code and compare painted samples to a physical Pantone reference to achieve the closest possible result for brand-critical work.

Paint matched to Pantone PMS 3242 C is made to order, not stocked. Production lead time usually depends on the paint format you select (such as spray paint, paint pen, or house paint) and on current order volume. For most standard orders, expect lead times of several business days before shipping. If you have an urgent marketing or display deadline, confirm availability and lead times for your product type before placing your order.

To avoid ordering the wrong target, always specify the full Pantone code 'PMS 3242 C' exactly as required by your brand standard. The code '3242 C' refers to a specific color in the Pantone Matching System and distinguishes it from other versions (such as U for uncoated or other series). Relying only on a color name or omitting the suffix can result in a different color being supplied. Always double-check the code against your specification and confirm the required finish or product format before ordering.

Ordering a standard Pantone PMS 3242 C paint match is appropriate for most branding, display, exhibit, and prototype applications where visual accuracy to the Pantone reference matters most. This approach supports brand consistency and high-impact marketing visuals on signage, displays, or concept models. If your project will be reviewed for branding precision, always compare painted samples to a physical Pantone reference under your intended lighting and finish. For highly critical, multi-material, or permanently installed projects, consider validating a sample before full production.

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 3242 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 3242 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.