Pantone™ PMS 463 C

PMS 463 C is a Pantone standard and does not have an exact equivalent in other paint brand collections. Each paint brand develops its own unique palette, so cross-referencing is rarely precise. Relying on a non-Pantone match increases the risk of color discrepancies, especially in branded environments where consistency is required. If PMS 463 C is specified in your project brief, it is best to order paint matched directly to PMS 463 C rather than seeking a close alternative from another brand.

Paint matched to PMS 463 C is made to order. Typical production lead time depends on the chosen product format and current order volumes. Most spray paint and custom paint products for PMS 463 C are produced and shipped within a few business days, but schedules can vary. For time-sensitive projects, it is advisable to place orders early and confirm lead time at checkout or by contacting customer support.

PMS 463 C is commonly used as a brand-standard color for signage, displays, and exhibit components because Pantone PMS codes are trusted for consistent color communication. This makes it easier to align fabricated elements with brand standards across vendors and materials. Sampling paint matched to PMS 463 C on the actual substrate and under intended lighting is recommended to confirm appearance before full production, ensuring branded results meet expectations.

For projects where formal brand signoff is required, order a small batch or sample of PMS 463 C in the target format. Apply the paint sample to the actual substrate and review it under installed lighting conditions. This lets stakeholders assess the true appearance before continuing with a large or permanent build, helping to avoid costly misalignment or rework. Sampling supports fast and accurate brand approvals for displays and marketing environments.

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 463 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 463 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.