Pantone™ PMS 490 C

PMS 490 C is a very dark, muted brown with low light reflectance value. When using this color, proper substrate preparation is critical for achieving consistent results. While PMS 490 C is less likely to show through than vivid, bright Pantone colors, its depth means any uneven priming or substrate variation may be visible, especially with matte finishes. To achieve uniform coverage and hide, apply PMS 490 C over a well-prepared, primed surface and consider additional coats if full opacity is not achieved after the first application. Evaluating coverage in the intended lighting and finish can help ensure brand-consistent results.

PMS 490 C and other Pantone PMS colors are standardized references used for brand consistency across new displays and brand-facing components. They are not developed for touch-up or part repair purposes. If you need precise touch-up matching for an existing coated part specified as PMS 490 C, it is best to send a physical sample to MyPerfectColor for custom color matching. This ensures the closest possible match to your specific finish, substrate, and exposure. Standard PMS 490 C paint is intended for new projects focused on brand accuracy, not for repairing or blending into unknown finishes.

The durability of PMS 490 C spray paint depends on several factors, including surface preparation, chosen paint type, and how and where the paint will be used. For best results, always start with a clean, properly primed substrate. Consider the environment where the display or component will be installed when selecting the paint technology. For increased durability or exposure to demanding conditions, discuss topcoat options or specialized formulations with MyPerfectColor before ordering. Always match the paint type to the expected environment to maintain brand color and performance over time.

If you are unsure which paint type will meet your project needs for PMS 490 C, contact MyPerfectColor for assistance. Share key details such as the material or substrate you are coating, the environment and exposure conditions, and your desired finish. The team can recommend suitable paint options in spray paint or other available formats to ensure you achieve the best possible appearance and durability for your branding or display project.

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 490 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 490 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.