Pantone™ PMS 7426 C

Pantone books serve as standardized reference guides for PMS 7426 C, but the appearance of this color in paint can vary because of finish (such as gloss or matte), substrate type, and lighting. Visual differences are normal, especially with highly saturated colors like PMS 7426 C. Always sample the paint on your actual materials before final production to confirm the result matches your requirements and brand standards under expected lighting conditions.

The ideal paint format for PMS 7426 C depends on factors like the material you are coating, intended use, and the level of durability required. Contact the MyPerfectColor team with information about your substrate, whether your project is indoors or outdoors, and your preferred finish. They will recommend the most suitable paint type and guide you to achieve the color accurately for your brand or display installation.

For pop-up or retail spaces using PMS 7426 C, focus on durability and how the color appears under the space's lighting. This color is saturated and can look different in strong or warm lighting. Test a sample of PMS 7426 C paint on your actual material and view it under your installation lighting before applying it to a large area. Be sure the paint product selected is appropriate for the expected wear and cleaning needs of the environment.

Whether you need a primer for PMS 7426 C depends on your substrate and the paint type. Primers improve adhesion and coverage, especially for dark or saturated colors like PMS 7426 C. A primer is generally recommended if you are painting over raw, porous, or previously unpainted surfaces, or when changing from a contrasting color. For more guidance, share your project specifics with MyPerfectColor to determine the best approach.

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 7426 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 7426 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.