Pantone™ PMS 346 U

Pantone PMS 346 U is a licensed color standard, not a paint formula. Licensed reproduction means the color is matched using authorized Pantone references and processes intended to visually align with the PMS target.

This matters for brand work because unlicensed or informal matches can drift from the intended color, especially across different materials or production runs. Ordering a licensed reproduction helps reduce approval risk when PMS 346 U is specified in brand standards or marketing programs.

Primer needs for Pantone PMS 346 U depend on the paint type, the substrate, and the exposure conditions. Bare or porous surfaces typically benefit from primer to improve adhesion and color uniformity.

Because PMS 346 U is a saturated green, primer can also help achieve consistent hide and reduce the number of topcoats. If the surface already has a sound, compatible coating, primer may not be required, but testing on a sample is recommended.

Pantone PMS 346 U is not recommended as a touch-up specification. Pantone references define a color target only and do not control sheen, film build, substrate, or aging of an existing coating.

Even if the original item referenced PMS 346 U, differences in gloss, texture, and lighting can make a touch-up appear mismatched. PMS colors are best used when visual alignment to the brand standard is the primary goal, not when repairing or blending into an existing finish.

When applying Pantone PMS 346 U over metal or existing powder coat, surface preparation is critical. Cleaning and light scuffing help promote adhesion and more uniform color appearance.

Existing coatings and gloss levels can influence how PMS 346 U looks once applied. For brand-critical components, it is best to evaluate a sample on the actual substrate and finish before committing to a full production run.

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 346 U. 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 346 U 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.