Pantone™ PMS 405 C

The surface texture can change how Pantone PMS 405 C appears in your project. On smooth and glossy surfaces, PMS 405 C may reflect more light and show subtle olive undertones. Matte or textured finishes reduce reflectivity and may make the color seem even more subdued or darker. Texture can also cause variations in shadowing, which can amplify the color's muted gray-green character. For accurate results, use a sample with the intended texture and assess it under the same lighting as the final installation.

Pantone PMS 405 C can be ordered as custom spray paint, paint pens, brush-in-cap bottles, and other paint formats suitable for branding and display fabrication. The format you select should align with your project requirements: spray paint is typically chosen for even coverage on signage or displays, paint pens offer control for prototyping or detail work, and brush-in-cap bottles suit small displays or testing substrates. If you are unsure, consider the scale of your application and whether a smooth or textured finish matches your brand standards. Always confirm format compatibility with your intended substrate before ordering.

When using Pantone PMS 405 C for branded displays or signage, choose an interior or exterior paint type based on the location and exposure of the application. For indoor environments, interior paint generally fits most brand and exhibit use cases. For outdoor or high-traffic installations, select an exterior-rated coating to help address exposure and durability needs. Consider the required finish and the substrate to ensure the color reads as intended. Always review project requirements and brand approval processes before finalizing your order.

Pantone PMS 405 C is a dark and muted color, so it typically provides good coverage on prepared surfaces. However, coverage and hide can vary if the substrate is uneven or highly absorbent, making surface preparation important. For best results, use a primer that matches the expected finish and color value, especially on light or very porous substrates. Applying multiple thin coats helps ensure a uniform appearance without patchiness. Always test on a sample panel before full application to confirm appearance under your lighting conditions.

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 405 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 405 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.