Pantone™ PMS 480 C

PMS 480 C is a unique Pantone color standard designed for brand consistency across vendors and materials. Most paint companies have their own distinct color collections, so there is no direct, universal formula to convert PMS 480 C into a different manufacturer's paint color. Results can differ in undertone, brightness, and finish. For best accuracy, use a product matched specifically to the PMS 480 C standard rather than seeking an 'equivalent' in another line, especially for brand-facing applications.

PMS 480 C can be matched in several professional paint formats, including custom spray paint, paint pens, and brush-in-cap bottles. Specialty coatings like epoxy and urethane may also be available depending on your application needs. Selection should be based on the substrate, application method, and project scope. For marketing displays, signage, or prototypes, custom spray paint or paint pens are common and practical choices for accurate branded results.

The finish you choose for PMS 480 C will affect its color perception. Glossy or satin finishes can make the color appear brighter and increase the warmth or depth, while matte finishes tend to soften the appearance and may highlight substrate imperfections. Consider the lighting and usage environment, as finish choice can influence the overall impact and brand consistency of the color in real-world installations.

PMS 480 C paint is custom made to order to match the Pantone standard. Because it is produced specifically for your project needs, returns or exchanges are generally not possible. To ensure accuracy, review all specifications carefully and consider ordering a sample if you need to verify color, finish, or coverage before full production.

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 480 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 480 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.