Pantone™ PMS 391 C

The finish you select for PMS 391 C, such as gloss, satin, or matte, has a significant impact on how the color is perceived. Gloss finishes make PMS 391 C appear brighter and heighten its saturation, which can increase its visibility in display and brand applications. Matte finishes reduce reflected light, giving the color a more subdued and utilitarian appearance while emphasizing its earthy character. It is important to evaluate PMS 391 C in the target finish and under real lighting to ensure your project matches your visual and branding requirements.

Surface texture changes how PMS 391 C will look in practice. Smooth surfaces tend to reflect light evenly, which makes the color appear more uniform and may enhance its vibrancy. Textured or rough surfaces can create shadows and uneven reflectance, causing PMS 391 C to appear darker, more muted, or visually inconsistent across an installation. For consistent brand presentation, test the color and finish on the actual substrate and texture planned for your project.

When using PMS 391 C on plastic or other low-surface-energy materials, compatibility and adhesion should be reviewed early. Many plastics, such as polypropylene or acrylic, require special primers or preparation to ensure that PMS 391 C paint adheres correctly and remains durable. It is strongly recommended to test the paint system on your specific plastic before proceeding with production or installation, as results can vary based on surface chemistry and texture.

PMS 391 C paint is made to order to ensure a proper match to the Pantone color standard. Typical lead times depend on the product type, such as spray paint or specialty coatings, and current production volume. It is best to plan ahead and allow additional time for custom color mixing, as well as shipping. Confirm current lead time before placing your order if your project has firm installation or launch dates.

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 391 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 391 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.