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Pantone™ PMS 9042 C
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PMS 9042 C belongs to the Pantone PMS system, which is a standard color communication platform for design and branding professionals. This color can be characterized as light, subdued, and contemporary, with a distinctly cool, understated presence. With a relatively high light reflectance value (LRV 78.48), it delivers a clean and unobtrusive effect suitable for modern display environments, identity signage, and cohesive branded installations.
PMS 9042 C is considered light in appearance, supporting visual clarity in a variety of installations. The color exhibits a cool tendency, with a hue angle indicating a directional bias toward green. PMS 9042 C maintains low chroma, resulting in a muted or desaturated visual quality. The undertone is gentle and leans slightly gray, contributing to its understated effect in large-scale applications. The color’s subdued nature can make it more sensitive to differences in finish; high-gloss may enhance its coolness, while matte may further mute its presence.
PMS 9042 C functions effectively in situations where a gentle, brand-oriented green is required without overwhelming the environment. It performs optimally in projects emphasizing clarity and visual neutrality but requiring a distinct departure from pure white or generic off-whites. Users should evaluate the finish, as gloss level impacts the color’s perceived brightness and coolness. Lighting conditions also play a critical role; cool or neutral white light emphasizes its intended hue, while warm lighting may push the color slightly toward a more neutral or muted effect. Compared to other light greens, PMS 9042 C is notably more subdued and less vibrant, reducing risks of color clash in multi-brand or multi-environment settings.
Similar colors:
PMS 621 C: Slightly lighter with increased warmth, appearing more neutral under standard lighting.
PMS 5527 C: A touch darker and more chromatic, with a subtly richer green presence.
PMS 566 C: Lighter and slightly less gray, introducing a faint pastel quality.
PMS 5645 C: Noticeably darker and deeper, with a stronger muted blue-green cast.
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About Pantone and MyPerfectColor
MyPerfectColor is the official licensee of Pantone and authorized to reproduce the Pantone™ PMS 9042 C color in spray paint and other paints.
MyPerfectColor helps marketing professionals turn graphic designs into physical reality. Whether you are a manufacturer, entrepreneur, industrial designer, prototyper/modeler, marketer, agency, printer, retailer, sign manufacturer, exhibit fabricator or architect, MyPerfectColor will help you nail the PMS 9042 C color and produce outstanding results.
MyPerfectColor matches the Pantone PMS 9042 C color based on Pantone color publications. The PMS 9042 C color shown on this website are computer video simulations of the PANTONE PMS 9042 C Color and may not match PANTONE®-identified Color standards. Refer to current PANTONE Publications to obtain accurate color.
The Pantone PMS 9042 C color may vary from the PANTONE Color Standards based on lighting conditions, angle of view and/or due to differences in pigments, manufacturing process, substrate and/or limitations in the color capability of the paint. Refer to current PANTONE Publications to obtain accurate color.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pantone™ PMS 9042 C
How can I confirm I am ordering the correct color code for PMS 9042 C?
It is important to verify the full code, including suffixes or series such as 'C' in PMS 9042 C, before ordering. Brand standards and official documentation should always be checked to ensure you select the correct Pantone reference for your application. Using the exact code helps maintain brand consistency and prevents costly errors in production or installation.
What should I know about shipping times for Pantone PMS 9042 C matched paint?
Shipping transit times for Pantone PMS 9042 C paint depend on your delivery location and the shipping method you choose at checkout. If you have fixed project deadlines or event schedules, consider placing your order early and allowing extra time for shipping. This will help ensure the paint arrives when needed for brand displays, prototypes, or installations.
Can PMS 9042 C be directly converted to another paint brand's color?
PMS 9042 C is a standardized Pantone color code used for consistent color communication. Most paint brands have their own unique palettes, so a reliable cross-reference to PMS 9042 C is not available. For brand-focused applications, always specify PMS 9042 C directly to achieve the intended color target.
When is it appropriate to order a standard match for Pantone PMS 9042 C?
Ordering a standard Pantone PMS 9042 C match is appropriate for marketing displays, signage, prototypes, and brand environments where the Pantone color itself is the visual reference used in brand standards. This approach is best when you need consistency and alignment with brand guidelines, and exact substrate or installed lighting conditions are not being formally approved in advance.
How quickly will I receive my paint matched to Pantone PMS 9042 C?
All paint is custom-made to order. While most orders ship within 48 hours, the lead-time for paint made to match Pantone PMS 9042 C depends on the type of paint needed. Interior and exterior house paints usually ship within 1 to 3 business days, while custom spray paint typically takes 3-5 business days to ship. The transit time depends on your location and the shipping method you choose. If your need is immediate, select Expedited Production during checkout. Most expedited production orders ship within 24 hours on business days. Please contact MyPerfectColor if you are concerned about a specific deadline. We do our best to make sure you get your paint on time. Learn more about paint lead times at MyPerfectColor.
Can I use the Pantone PMS 9042 C for touch up?
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.
How do I buy paint in the Pantone PMS 9042 C?
Many types of paint are available for Pantone PMS 9042 C with no minimum order quantities. MyPerfectColor offers spray paint, paint pens, touch up bottles, water-based acrylics, epoxies, urethanes and a variety of other paints. Select the Paint Type button above to get started. Learn more about buying paint at MyPerfectColor.
How much area will one spray can cover? And what is Pantone PMS 9042 C spray paint made of?
To make spray paint matched to Pantone PMS 9042 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.
How do I get the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) for paint matched to Pantone PMS 9042 C?
The Pantone PMS 9042 C is the color and the SDS is based on the type of paint used to make the color. You can find Safety Data Sheets here for our most popular products.
Do I need a primer for Pantone PMS 9042 C?
The need for primer for Pantone PMS 9042 C depends on the type of paint, the substrate being painted and where it will be located. See our Primer Selection Table to see what primer you might need and learn more about when you might need a primer. Most people don't use a primer for a touch up paint application, but a primer may improve adhesion and is typically recommended for exterior applications.
How do I convert PMS 9042 C to a different color from another paint company?
While MyPerfectColor can provide PMS 9042 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.
Color details
LRV: 75.10%
Color properties
Color Type:
Standard
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Standard
Match Source:
Brochure/swatch book
Match Type:
Physical match
Textured:
No
Source on hand:
Yes
Color Category:
Standard
