Pantone™ PMS 642 C

PMS 642 C is often chosen for branding and marketing environments that require a calm, modern presence but do not want the color to overpower other brand elements. While it is a popular choice in brand rollouts, exhibits, and display systems needing a cool, understated blue, any specific brand associations should always be confirmed in formal brand guidelines. Using PMS 642 C ensures alignment with professional brand standards where this Pantone code is specified.

The choice between matte and gloss for PMS 642 C depends on the desired visual effect and the environment. Matte finishes reduce glare and create a softer, lighter look, but may make the color appear less vibrant, especially under strong lighting. Gloss finishes increase color depth and saturation, which can enhance punch and visibility, but may introduce glare under direct lighting. Evaluate the display under actual lighting and consider viewing angles to pick the best finish for your brand environment. Sampling both finishes is recommended before final production.

PMS 642 C as matched in paint will visually align with the target in your Pantone book, but differences can occur due to substrate, finish, and lighting. Pantone books provide a print standard reference, not a paint standard, so always compare a painted sample on your intended material under final lighting conditions. Gloss and matte finishes can shift how light or saturated PMS 642 C appears. Sampling is recommended for approval in brand projects.

For PMS 642 C, prepare surfaces by cleaning thoroughly to remove grease, dust, and contaminants. Lightly scuff glossy or smooth surfaces to improve adhesion. Ensure the substrate is dry and free of dirt before painting. Because lighter colors like PMS 642 C can reveal underlying imperfections, address flaws in the surface with proper priming or patching. Testing a sample section under the planned lighting and finish helps confirm the final appearance.

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 642 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 642 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.