Pantone™ PMS 7420 C

Before ordering paint for PMS 7420 C, always confirm the exact Pantone code and any suffixes (such as C, U, or M) used in your brand standards or print specifications. The suffix can indicate the intended substrate or finish and may affect how the color appears. Using the wrong code or omitting a suffix can result in visual differences from your approved brand guidelines. If you are unsure, check your documentation or consult your brand manager to ensure you order the correct color reference for your application.

Coverage per spray can for PMS 7420 C depends on surface texture, substrate color, and number of coats. In most cases, one standard aerosol can covers about 20 to 25 square feet per coat on a smooth, primed surface. Because PMS 7420 C is highly saturated and has a low light reflectance value, you may need additional coats for uniform coverage, especially over light or uneven backgrounds. Always account for multiple coats and test on a sample surface before starting your full project to ensure you have enough product for consistent brand color results.

For pop-up and retail brand environments, PMS 7420 C should be evaluated for both visual impact and durability. Check the color appearance under the actual lighting used in your installation, as saturated magenta-reds like PMS 7420 C can look different depending on ambient light and finish. Sample the color on site before large installations to confirm it meets brand expectations. Also, select a paint finish and product format that provides the needed durability for your traffic and cleaning requirements. Proper surface prep and material choice help ensure the color stays vivid and consistent throughout the event or retail period.

Whether you need a primer before applying PMS 7420 C depends on your substrate, the product format you select, and your durability goals. Primer is usually recommended for unpainted surfaces, to promote adhesion, block stains, and give an even base for uniform color. Dark, saturated colors like PMS 7420 C especially benefit from a primed, neutral base to achieve consistent results with fewer coats. Review the paint product specifications for recommended substrates and primer compatibility or consult available primer guidance resources to ensure the best outcome for your branding or display application.

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 7420 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 7420 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.