Pantone™ PMS 494 C

When using PMS 494 C for prototypes or concept models, select a paint format that matches your intended application method, such as spray paint for smooth coverage or brush-in-cap bottles for small details. Apply PMS 494 C to the actual substrate you plan to use in production, as color may shift slightly based on material and surface finish. Review the painted sample under the same lighting conditions as your final display environment to accurately assess color alignment with your brand target.

For PMS 494 C spray paint, use multiple thin coats rather than one heavy coat. Allow appropriate drying or flash time between each coat to prevent runs and ensure smoother color development. This method helps achieve full coverage and accurate representation of PMS 494 C, especially since lighter and warmer pinks can appear uneven with heavy application or insufficient hide.

PMS 494 C is both a name and a code from the Pantone Matching System, identifying a specific color target. For ordering, always use the complete code 'PMS 494 C' to avoid confusion with similar hues or series. Double-check the code before ordering, as color accuracy depends on referencing the exact Pantone PMS identifier, not just a descriptive name.

When using PMS 494 C in an interior setting, interior-grade paint is usually appropriate for displays, walls, or brand prototypes. For exterior displays or installations exposed to weather or UV, specify an exterior-grade paint to ensure durability and color stability. Confirm the intended use environment before selecting the product to help maintain both appearance and performance.

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 494 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 494 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.