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FAQs about US Government

How long will I wait for my order of US Government color matched paint to arrive?
There is a production lead time to make your US Government color matched paint. MyPerfectColor understands the importance of time to our customers, and we do our best to ship orders as soon as possible. 70% of our orders ship within 48 hours, but we do offer a 1 business day delivery guarantee option as well that is available during checkout. Learn more about paint delivery lead times at MyPerfectColor.
What are the Federal Standard Paint Colors?
The Federal Standard colors are used to set color standards for governmental entities and suppliers and are used for procurement and specifications. They are designated by 5-digit numbers beginning with a 1, 2 or 3 and have no names. Learn more about paint for prototyping.
Can you make any Federal Standard Color in Paint?
We can provide any Federal Standard color in spray paint as well as many other types including touch up pens, brush-in-cap bottles, direct-to-metal alkyds and acrylics and even two-part epoxies and urethanes. Visit any Federal Standard color page on MyPerfectColor to see the available options and pricing. Learn more about our custom spray paint.
What is the difference between Federal Standard 595B, 595C and AMS Standard 595?
The US Government periodically updates its color specifications by adding and removing certain colors to update with the times. The colors themselves do not change between specs - they are either added or removed. Any specific color number is never modified from one spec to the next. The 595B superseded 595A in January 1994. 595C superseded 595B in January 2008 and AMS-STD-595 superseded 595C in February 2017. Learn more about our touch up paint products.
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US Government Federal Standard AMS 595 fandeck

Federal Standard AMS 595 Colors. AMS-Std-595C

The Federal Standard 595 colors are used to specify colors for US Government applications. The color are used by the US Government agencies, branches and suppliers. The most common requests we receive for Fed Standard Colors are for spray paint, Direct to Metal and other paints for prototyping, marking and identification and touchup applications. Typical clients include the USCG, all branches of the Armed Services, the State Department, Lockheed Martin and Boeing. For example, we provided paint to the Navy for marking shells with the specific Fed Std color designated to identify the type of round.

We offer 5 standard sheens in our lacquer touchup paint: flat, low lustre, satin, semi-gloss or gloss. We also offer a full range of Alkyd and Acrylic Direct To Metal paints. Please contact us if you have any questions. Please submit RFQs to [email protected]

To find your desired color, simply enter your search query in the box below: (example "Fed Std 27038")

 

The colors in the Federal Standard set have no official names and are identified by five-digits. The numbers designate the sheen, color classification and color intensity.


The first digit will be 1,2 or 3 and indicates the level of sheen:
    1 = gloss
    2 = semi gloss
    3 = matt

The second digit indicates the color group;
      0 = Brown     5 = Blue
      1 = Red         6 = Grey
      2 = Orange   7 = Other (white, black, violet, metallic)
      3 = Yellow     8 = Fluorescent
      4 = Green      

The third to fifth digits indicate the intensity. Lower numbers indicates a darker color and higher numbers indicate a lighter color.

While the Fed Std colors indicate sheen as part of the 5 digits, MyPerfectColor still requires you to enter a specific sheen. For example, the color Fed Std 37038 technically refers to a matte finish, but MyPerfectColor offers it in any sheen.

FAQs about Federal Standard Paint Colors

 

What is the difference between Federal Standard 595B, 595C and AMS Standard 595?
The US Government periodically updates its color specifications by adding and removing certain colors to update with the times. The colors themselves do not change between specs - they are either added or removed. Any specific color number is never modified from one spec to the next. The 595B superseded 595A in January 1994. 595C superseded 595B in January 2008 and AMS-STD-595 superseded 595C in February 2017. Learn more about our touch up paint products.
Can you make any Federal Standard Color in Paint?
We can provide any Federal Standard color in spray paint as well as many other types including touch up pens, brush-in-cap bottles, direct-to-metal alkyds and acrylics and even two-part epoxies and urethanes. Visit any Federal Standard color page on MyPerfectColor to see the available options and pricing. Learn more about our custom spray paint.
What are the Federal Standard Paint Colors?
The Federal Standard colors are used to set color standards for governmental entities and suppliers and are used for procurement and specifications. They are designated by 5-digit numbers beginning with a 1, 2 or 3 and have no names. Learn more about paint for prototyping.
When will I get my Federal Standard Color Matched Paint?
All pant is custom made to order, so the production lead time depends on our backlog and your order size/complexity. Most orders ship within 2-3 days and 70% of orders ship within 48 hours. Indicate the date you need to receive it by in the order comments and we’ll do our best to accommodate. If you need guaranteed shipment within 1 business day we do offer an Expedited Production option available during checkout. If you have any questions please contact us. Learn more about Delivery Times.

 

About US Government Federal Standard (now Aerospace Material Specification / AMS) 595 Colors. Fed-Std-595C / FED STD 595 Colors

The Federal Standard (now Aerospace Material Specification / AMS) 595 colors are used to specify colors for US Government applications. The color are used by the US Government agencies, branches and suppliers. The most common requests we receive for Fed Standard Colors are for spray paint, Direct to Metal and other paints for prototyping, marking and identification and touchup applications. Typical clients include the USCG, all branches of the Armed Services, the State Department, Lockheed Martin and Boeing. For example, we provided paint to the Navy for marking shells with the specific Fed Std color designated to identify the type of round.

We offer 5 standard sheens in our lacquer touchup paint: flat, low lustre, satin, semi-gloss or gloss. We also offer a full range of Alkyd and Acrylic Direct To Metal paints. Please contact us if you have any questions. Please submit RFQs to [email protected]

The colors in the Federal Standard set have no official names and are identified by five-digits. The numbers designate the sheen, color classification and color intensity.

The first digit will be 1,2 or 3 and indicates the level of sheen:
    1 = gloss
    2 = semi gloss
    3 = matt

The second digit indicates the color group;
      0 = Brown     5 = Blue
      1 = Red         6 = Grey
      2 = Orange   7 = Other (white, black, violet, metallic)
      3 = Yellow     8 = Fluorescent
      4 = Green      

The third to fifth digits indicate the intensity. Lower numbers indicates a darker color and higher numbers indicate a lighter color.

While the Fed Std colors indicate sheen as part of the 5 digits, MyPerfectColor still requires you to enter a specific sheen. For example, the color Fed Std 37038 technically refers to a matte finish, but MyPerfectColor offers it in any sheen.


*MyPerfectColor uses Kelly Moore or proprietary paints to create or match any color imaginable. MyPerfectColor has matched the colors on this page based on the color specifications of the original. Select a color to see MyPerfectColor's duplication of the colors you desire. Please note that since the paint used to match this color is unique to MyPerfectColor, the finish of the paint may vary from the original. Please note that, other than Kelly Moore, RAL, and Pantone, MyPerfectColor is not offering the actual branded color or paint product for sale and has no affiliation with the color-referenced brands. MyPerfectColor reference to any trademark is for color comparison only. On-screen and printed color representations may vary from actual paint colors. The actual paint color will also vary depending on the specific paint product, application method, gloss level, film variance, surface substrate, age and light source. Please note on small batch size orders, the potential variation of colors is increased.