Pantone™ PMS 346 C

PMS 346 C can be used during prototyping or concept model stages to preview brand color outcomes on actual materials. For best results, choose a paint format such as spray paint, paint pen, or brush-in-cap bottle matched to PMS 346 C and apply it on your intended substrate. Evaluate the color under the same lighting conditions expected in the final use. It is important to test the finish and coverage before committing to large orders, as gloss and substrate texture can change the perceived appearance of PMS 346 C. Sampling with actual parts ensures alignment with brand requirements and avoids surprises during full-scale production.

To order paint matched to PMS 346 C, first select the desired paint format such as spray paint, paint pen, or brush-in-cap bottle. Next, specify the sheen and quantity needed for your project. It is important to confirm your substrate and application method before placing the order to ensure compatibility. Double check that you have selected PMS 346 C and not a similar Pantone color. Ordering a small quantity for evaluation is recommended if you have not used this match before. This reduces the risk of ordering a large amount of product that may not meet expectations for brand color accuracy or appearance on your material.

The perceived color of PMS 346 C can change with the texture of the substrate. Smooth, glossy surfaces tend to make PMS 346 C appear brighter and more vivid, while matte or textured surfaces may diffuse light and make the color look lighter or less saturated. If your application involves products or displays with variable surfaces, it is wise to sample PMS 346 C on the actual substrate to evaluate the result before final production. This helps you plan for visual consistency in brand-facing applications and reduces surprises due to texture effects.

Sampling PMS 346 C before full rollout allows you to check color accuracy and finish under your actual lighting and on your real substrate. This step is especially important when brand approval or visual consistency is required for displays, signage, or branded environments. Pantone colors can shift depending on gloss and substrate, so a small sample reduces the chance of mismatch. Review the sample in the installation setting, and involve decision-makers early to avoid costly changes or rework once production starts.

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 346 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 346 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.