Pantone™ PMS 491 C

PMS 491 C can appear different depending on the substrate because each material absorbs and reflects paint in its own way. For example, metals are typically smoother and more reflective, which can make the color seem deeper or shinier, while wood or plastic may absorb more paint and have more visible texture, resulting in a slightly muted look. These variations are normal and highlight why it is important to evaluate PMS 491 C on the same material and finish you plan to use in your final project. This will help ensure brand consistency across all components.

The finish you choose for PMS 491 C will affect both the appearance and visual impact of your brand display. Gloss finishes make PMS 491 C appear deeper and richer but can create glare under strong lighting. Matte and satin finishes reduce glare, giving a more muted and even look, but the color may appear slightly lighter or less intense from a distance. Consider how the display will be lit and how close viewers will be. If your application is viewed up close under direct lighting, matte may be best to avoid reflections. For maximum color depth and boldness, especially in controlled lighting, gloss is a strong choice.

Yes, the suffix 'C' in PMS 491 C stands for 'coated' and indicates the original Pantone reference standard for that color. Pantone codes may include suffixes such as C (coated), U (uncoated), or M (matte), and these can affect the appearance. Before ordering, always check your brand guidelines or material specifications to confirm you are referencing the correct Pantone code, including the suffix. This helps ensure the color matches your intended brand standard and avoids costly rework.

Paint matched to PMS 491 C is custom made to order for each request. The lead time can vary depending on the paint format you choose and current production volume, but most orders ship within a few business days. Larger or more specialized products may take longer. If you have a firm deadline for a marketing or display project, it is best to order early and factor in both production and shipping time.

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 491 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 491 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.