Pantone™ PMS 407 C

When evaluating a color match to Pantone PMS 407 C, use consistent lighting for both your sample and the reference. Always compare samples on the same type of substrate, since color appearance can shift depending on material. Make sure coatings are fully dry and cured before making a final judgment, as wet paint can appear different than its final state. Reviewing samples under the actual lighting where PMS 407 C will be used provides the most accurate assessment for brand applications.

To order paint matched to Pantone PMS 407 C, first choose the format you need, such as spray paint, paint pens, or other available options. Next, select your desired sheen (for example, matte or gloss) and specify the quantity required for your project. Review your selections for accuracy before completing your purchase. If you have concerns about substrate or finish, contact support for guidance before ordering.

The appearance of Pantone PMS 407 C can change with different lighting types. Warm lighting may make the taupe undertone more noticeable, while cool lighting can make the color look more neutral. Always view your PMS 407 C samples under the lighting conditions where the final product will be installed to ensure the color meets your expectations for brand consistency.

Some plastics and low energy surfaces may require specific primers or surface preparation to ensure good adhesion for Pantone PMS 407 C paint. Because plastics vary widely, always test the full coating system on your actual plastic material and allow it to dry before approving for production use. This helps minimize risk of adhesion or appearance issues in brand installations.

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 407 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 407 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.