Pantone™ PMS 400 C

Ordering paint matched to Pantone PMS 400 C means you are requesting a color that visually matches the standardized Pantone PMS 400 C target. Pantone PMS codes define color standards for consistent brand presentation, but they do not specify coating formulas, materials, or finishes. Always confirm the finish and format you need for your application, as color appearance can shift depending on substrate and gloss level.

When evaluating PMS 400 C samples for approval, compare all samples under the same type of lighting and on the same substrate you will use in the final application. Let all coatings fully dry and cure before making a judgment, since color and sheen can shift during the drying process. Inspect side by side with an official Pantone reference if possible. This helps ensure that your final display or branded element aligns with Pantone PMS 400 C as seen in real-world conditions.

Before applying PMS 400 C matched paint, clean the surface thoroughly to remove dust, oils, and debris. If needed, degrease with an appropriate cleaner. Lightly scuff glossy surfaces to promote adhesion, and ensure the area is dry and free from loose particles. Test paint a small area when possible to check for color and adhesion before proceeding with the full application.

PMS 400 C is a light, neutral gray and usually provides decent coverage, but the final hiding power depends on the substrate and product type. For best results, apply PMS 400 C over a light gray or white primer to ensure uniform color. Multiple coats may be needed over dark or uneven surfaces to achieve consistent coverage and the correct visual effect.

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 400 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 400 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.