Pantone™ PMS 340 C

Ordering PMS 340 C in paint means you are requesting a paint color made to match the Pantone Matching System visual color standard for PMS 340 C. This is a visual target used for brand consistency, not a specific paint formula or a guarantee of appearance on every substrate or in every finish. The paint aims to visually match a new, clean Pantone PMS 340 C reference under standard lighting, but actual appearance can vary depending on substrate, finish, and lighting. Always confirm with a physical sample before large-scale application or brand signoff.

The sheen you choose for PMS 340 C paint strongly affects its perceived brightness and depth. Glossier finishes will make the color look more vibrant and may increase the blue-green chroma, while flat or matte finishes can make PMS 340 C appear deeper or slightly muted. For brand-facing displays and signage, select a sheen that reflects your intended visual impact, viewing distance, substrate, and lighting. Always compare a sample in the actual environment before making final decisions, as finish can shift the appearance significantly.

Pantone PMS 340 C does not have a reliable one-to-one equivalent in other paint brand color systems. Each paint company has its own color formulations and palettes, especially for vivid, saturated hues like PMS 340 C. Attempting to cross-reference codes between brands can lead to visible color differences which may not meet brand standards. For applications needing accurate color reproduction, always specify PMS 340 C directly and verify the result against a physical Pantone reference.

A primer may be needed when using PMS 340 C paint if you are painting over bare materials, surfaces with stains or strong contrasting colors, or substrates that can affect adhesion. Highly saturated colors like PMS 340 C can have lower hide and may require a primer to improve coverage and uniformity. Primer choice will depend on the substrate and environment. Review primer guidance for your specific application to ensure optimal results and long-term visual consistency.

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 340 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 340 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.