Pantone™ PMS 470 C

The way PMS 470 C appears can change based on the surface it is applied to. Factors such as absorption, surface texture, and reflectivity will alter how the color looks. For example, PMS 470 C may appear darker or more muted on a porous or matte surface and richer or warmer on a smooth or glossy substrate. To ensure accurate brand results, evaluate PMS 470 C on the actual substrate you plan to use for your project.

To select the right paint type for PMS 470 C, consider whether your project will be exposed to outdoor elements or kept inside. For indoor displays, exhibits, and branded environments, interior paint options provide the needed appearance and performance. For outdoor signage or installations, choose an exterior-rated paint to safeguard PMS 470 C against weather, sunlight, and moisture. Always match the paint type to your project exposure to maintain color quality and durability.

PMS 470 C is a standardized Pantone Color, which means it serves as a precise visual target for brand identity projects. By specifying PMS 470 C for signage, displays, or branded environments, companies ensure their brown appears consistent and recognizable everywhere it is used. This consistency is crucial for creating reliable and professional brand experiences across different marketing and display applications.

When using PMS 470 C on plastics or other low-surface-energy materials, adhesion can be a challenge. Some plastics require a specific primer or surface treatment to help the paint bond effectively. It is important to test PMS 470 C on a sample of your actual material to confirm good adhesion and color appearance before full production. This helps prevent unexpected issues during installation and supports reliable brand 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 470 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 470 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.