Pantone™ PMS 7681 C

The finish or sheen you select can change how Pantone PMS 7681 C is perceived. Higher-gloss finishes tend to make the color appear more saturated and richer, while matte or satin finishes create a softer, more muted look. For PMS 7681 C, which is a medium, muted blue-violet, a gloss finish may increase the depth and intensity of the color, potentially making it look slightly brighter and cooler. A matte finish will keep the color more subdued and reduce glare, which can help with readability in signage or wayfinding. Always review a physical sample with the intended finish and in the actual lighting to confirm that the color meets your brand visibility requirements.

The appearance of Pantone PMS 7681 C can vary noticeably between materials like metal, plastic, and fabric due to differences in absorption, surface texture, and reflectivity. A smooth, glossy plastic might display the color as deeper and more vivid, while an uncoated fabric could appear more muted or lighter. The same paint formula can result in a slightly different perceived color on each substrate, even under identical lighting. For brand-critical uses, evaluate the color on the actual material and finish you plan to use before final approval or full production.

Choosing the correct paint for Pantone PMS 7681 C depends on the environment. For interior projects, such as displays or signage kept indoors, you can use interior paint formats which are made for stable, controlled environments. For exterior use, select a paint labeled for outdoor durability to help PMS 7681 C resist sunlight, moisture, and weathering over time. The color code PMS 7681 C specifies the target hue, but always match the paint type to your exposure and performance requirements to achieve the best brand-consistent results.

The SDS is linked to the specific product or paint type, not to the color code itself. To find the correct SDS for PMS 7681 C, first identify the product type you are ordering, such as spray paint or house paint. Then access the SDS library for that product. This ensures you get relevant safety, handling, and compliance information for the exact material you will use in your application with Pantone PMS 7681 C.

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 7681 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 7681 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.