Pantone™ PMS 378 C

Pantone PMS 378 C is defined as a color target, not a process or material. Appearance can shift across materials due to differences in surface absorption, texture, and reflectivity. For example, glossy metals may make PMS 378 C appear deeper than it looks on textured plastics or matte fabrics. Always evaluate PMS 378 C on the specific material and under final lighting to confirm it will visually align with your brand expectations.

For spray paint matched to Pantone PMS 378 C, apply several light coats rather than a single heavy one. Allow each coat to dry sufficiently before adding the next. This practice helps avoid runs and ensures even, brand-consistent color. Especially for deeper shades like PMS 378 C, lighter coats improve control of coverage and appearance.

Durability of spray paint in PMS 378 C depends on your prep process, the environment, and any topcoat you use. Properly prepared surfaces and a suitable clear coat can help resist wear and exposure. For projects needing enhanced resistance to abrasion, chemicals, or weather, choose a paint type and topcoat that fit those specific demands. Always confirm your performance needs before selecting a paint format for PMS 378 C.

The sheen you select for PMS 378 C can strongly affect how the color is perceived. Higher gloss adds depth and can make the color look richer and darker, while matte or low-gloss finishes further mute this already subdued olive green. Make your sheen choice based on how you want PMS 378 C to read in the final setting, how much texture or surface variation you want to show, and what substrate you are painting. Test your selection with a sample when possible.

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 378 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 378 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.