Pantone™ PMS 398 C

Safety and VOC requirements for PMS 398 C depend on the specific paint format you select, such as spray paint, paint pens, or other options. Always review the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for each product and follow all recommended handling guidelines. Use protective equipment as directed, ensure sufficient ventilation, and observe all instructions for storage and disposal. Product features like VOC content will vary by coating type and should be evaluated for your application needs.

Ordering a standard Pantone match for PMS 398 C is appropriate when your project requires visual brand accuracy for displays, signage, prototypes, or marketing installations. This approach is suited for applications where the Pantone PMS color code is the primary reference and color consistency is the main objective, rather than situations requiring exact restoration of an existing finish. Always confirm the chosen match format is suitable for your intended substrate and usage environment.

PMS 398 C can appear noticeably different depending on the finish or sheen selected for your project. Gloss finishes will increase perceived vibrancy and brightness, making the yellow-green more eye-catching, while matte finishes reduce glare but can mute the saturation, resulting in a more subdued look. Evaluate PMS 398 C samples with your chosen finish under the actual lighting conditions where the color will be displayed to ensure the visual effect matches your brand intent.

The need for a primer when using PMS 398 C depends on factors like the type of paint, substrate material, and environment. Primers are generally recommended for uncoated surfaces, materials that need enhanced adhesion, or when coverage is important, especially since saturated yellow-green colors like PMS 398 C may need additional coats for a uniform appearance. Consult product-specific primer guidance and test samples before full application to ensure the best brand-consistent results.

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 398 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 398 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.