Pantone™ PMS 680 C

PMS 680 C is a specific Pantone Matching System color, and the C suffix indicates the coated version. It is important to confirm with your brand standards or documentation that PMS 680 C is the exact reference needed, since Pantone codes can have suffixes or alternate series which may affect color appearance. Using the wrong code or suffix can lead to results that do not align with official brand guidelines, so always verify the required color standard before placing your order.

Sheen can significantly impact how PMS 680 C is perceived once applied. Gloss finishes tend to make the color appear deeper and more saturated, while matte finishes may result in a softer, more subdued look. When selecting a sheen for PMS 680 C, consider factors like viewing distance, lighting conditions, and the type of surface being coated. Matching the sheen to your intended display environment can help achieve the most accurate and consistent brand appearance.

PMS 680 C is a standardized Pantone color code used to achieve a consistent and recognizable brand presence across different marketing, display, and industrial design contexts. By specifying PMS 680 C, organizations ensure that their branded materials, signage, and displays match approved brand guidelines, regardless of vendor or substrate. This helps maintain a unified visual identity throughout all brand touchpoints.

To achieve a uniform appearance with PMS 680 C on large surfaces, use consistent application methods, maintain a steady spray or brush pattern, and plan for enough material to complete each section without interruption. Because PMS 680 C has moderate chroma and can be sensitive to underlying color, applying a primer or additional coats may be necessary for full coverage, especially over light or contrasting backgrounds. Always evaluate your results under the intended lighting before finalizing the 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 680 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 680 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.