Pantone™ PMS 506 C

For best consistency when reordering PMS 506 C, use the same paint type and sheen as you did previously. Color appearance can change with different finishes or application methods. Always approve the initial result under the same lighting and on the target substrate, then reference that approval for future runs. This approach helps minimize visual differences that can arise from batch-to-batch variation or changes in surface preparation.

Choose a standard PMS 506 C match when your goal is to achieve visual brand alignment on displays, signage, prototypes, or event materials where the Pantone code is specified as the target. This ensures your color matches professionally recognized standards used by marketing teams and brand managers. It is typically appropriate when brand visibility and color consistency are top priorities, especially on new builds or marketing installations.

PMS 506 C is defined by Pantone as a specific color standard, but other paint brands use their own unique color systems. Most brands do not offer direct equivalents, and color formulas can vary. Even small differences in pigment or formulation can result in visible mismatches, especially with deep, muted colors like PMS 506 C. For projects requiring brand accuracy, order using the Pantone reference, not another brand code.

To confirm PMS 506 C meets brand requirements, order a sample in the intended finish and apply it to the actual substrate. Evaluate the color under the lighting conditions where it will be installed, as this deep, muted shade can show noticeable shifts in appearance based on sheen and environment. Having stakeholders sign off on this sample before full production helps avoid costly changes and ensures your final result matches brand expectations.

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 506 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 506 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.