Pantone™ PMS 356 C

To ensure you get the intended color match, always reference the full Pantone code 'PMS 356 C' when ordering. The code includes both the number (356) and the suffix (C), which indicate the exact color and its series. Using the correct code reduces the risk of receiving a color that does not match your brand standard or intended use. If you are working from a brand guide or specification, double-check for the exact Pantone code and avoid relying only on the color name or a partial code.

Before painting metal or powder-coated parts with PMS 356 C, thoroughly clean the surface to remove dust, oils, and residues. Scuff the surface lightly to promote adhesion, especially if it already has a glossy coating. Existing finish, gloss level, and surface texture will affect how PMS 356 C appears, so results may differ from flat samples or swatches. If brand alignment is critical, apply a test panel on your specific substrate first to evaluate appearance under your actual lighting and finish conditions.

The surface texture can significantly change how PMS 356 C is perceived. Smooth, glossy surfaces will make the color appear brighter and more vivid, while textured or matte surfaces can increase shadowing, making the color seem deeper or less saturated. Always evaluate samples on your chosen substrate and finish to confirm the visual outcome before full production, as the same color may look different on metal, plastic, or painted wood due to texture differences.

For PMS 356 C, achieve a more uniform and brand-accurate result by applying several light coats rather than one heavy coat. Allow appropriate drying or flash time between coats to prevent runs and uneven texture. Thinner, even applications help ensure deeper colors like PMS 356 C cover evenly and maintain their intended visual impact. This method is especially important for vivid or saturated Pantone greens, which can sometimes require additional coats for complete coverage.

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 356 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 356 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.