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Pantone™ PMS 1225 C
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PMS 1225 C is part of the Pantone Matching System (PMS), a standardized color communication tool commonly used in brand, marketing, and display contexts. This color presents as a vibrant, medium-light yellow with a high level of chroma and a hue angle indicating a yellow leaning slightly toward green. The overall vibe is energetic, bold, extroverted, and visually assertive, supporting strong brand presence and attention-grabbing design.
PMS 1225 C appears medium-light in value (LRV 64.07), offering substantial brightness while remaining solidly saturated. The color has a distinctly warm appearance, favoring the yellow spectrum with a minor greenish undertone. This color exhibits high saturation, yielding a vivid, almost luminous effect in most lighting conditions. PMS 1225 C contains an energetic yellow core with a subtle acidic or citrus undertone, increasing its visual intensity. The perceived brightness and chromatic intensity can shift with different finishes; higher glosses may enhance vibrancy, while matte finishes may mellow the color slightly.
PMS 1225 C is most effective when vivid, highly recognizable color is essential to a project—such as for brand-driven display, marketing environments, or signage where consistency with Pantone specifications is critical. It performs well in well-lit spaces and on clean, smooth substrates. When specifying for paint applications, confirm substrate priming and opacity expectations, as saturated yellows can require multiple coats to achieve uniform coverage. Evaluate the finish in the intended lighting to ensure desired chromatic strength, as finishes and ambient light can strongly affect perception. When accuracy to Pantone standards is a requirement, always reference a physical Pantone guide and a real paint sample before full production.
Similar colors:
PMS 123 C — Slightly lighter and less chromatic, presenting a softer and less intense yellow.
PMS 124 C — Darker and slightly warmer, with more of an amber-yellow character relative to PMS 1225 C.
PMS 114 C — Much lighter and less saturated, with a more pastel impression and reduced visual intensity.
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About Pantone and MyPerfectColor
MyPerfectColor is the official licensee of Pantone and authorized to reproduce the Pantone™ PMS 1225 C color in spray paint and other paints.
MyPerfectColor helps marketing professionals turn graphic designs into physical reality. Whether you are a manufacturer, entrepreneur, industrial designer, prototyper/modeler, marketer, agency, printer, retailer, sign manufacturer, exhibit fabricator or architect, MyPerfectColor will help you nail the PMS 1225 C color and produce outstanding results.
MyPerfectColor matches the Pantone PMS 1225 C color based on Pantone color publications. The PMS 1225 C color shown on this website are computer video simulations of the PANTONE PMS 1225 C Color and may not match PANTONE®-identified Color standards. Refer to current PANTONE Publications to obtain accurate color.
The Pantone PMS 1225 C color may vary from the PANTONE Color Standards based on lighting conditions, angle of view and/or due to differences in pigments, manufacturing process, substrate and/or limitations in the color capability of the paint. Refer to current PANTONE Publications to obtain accurate color.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pantone™ PMS 1225 C
What does it mean when I order paint matched to Pantone PMS 1225 C?
Ordering paint matched to Pantone PMS 1225 C means the paint is tinted to visually match the Pantone PMS 1225 C color standard. Pantone PMS codes are used to communicate a specific color appearance for branding or marketing, but they are not paint formulas, specific coatings, or finish specifications. The paint is produced to match the color visually in your chosen format and finish but does not guarantee a formula or coating identical to any other manufacturer.
What should I consider when applying Pantone PMS 1225 C paint to plastics or low energy surfaces?
When using Pantone PMS 1225 C paint on plastics or low energy surfaces, it is important to know that different plastics may require specialized primers or surface preparation to ensure good adhesion. Always test the paint system on your actual part before production, since not all plastics will accept paint in the same way. Consult with the supplier about primer recommendations for your specific substrate to reduce the risk of flaking or poor coverage.
Are there special safety or VOC concerns when using Pantone PMS 1225 C paint?
Pantone PMS 1225 C defines the color target, not the paint's chemical makeup. Safety guidelines and VOC content will depend on which paint product and format you select. Always review the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for your chosen product and follow all ventilation, handling, and protective equipment recommendations provided by the manufacturer for safe use.
Can I use Pantone PMS 1225 C paint for touch-up or color repair applications?
Pantone PMS 1225 C paint is intended for brand color reproduction on new projects and display elements, not for touch-up or repair. Because original coatings can age or vary by substrate and finish, standard Pantone matching is not recommended for repairing existing finishes. If exact spot matching is required on an existing part, send a physical sample for custom color matching to achieve the best results.
How quickly will I receive my paint matched to Pantone PMS 1225 C?
All paint is custom-made to order. While most orders ship within 48 hours, the lead-time for paint made to match Pantone PMS 1225 C depends on the type of paint needed. Interior and exterior house paints usually ship within 1 to 3 business days, while custom spray paint typically takes 3-5 business days to ship. The transit time depends on your location and the shipping method you choose. If your need is immediate, select Expedited Production during checkout. Most expedited production orders ship within 24 hours on business days. Please contact MyPerfectColor if you are concerned about a specific deadline. We do our best to make sure you get your paint on time. Learn more about paint lead times at MyPerfectColor.
Can I use the Pantone PMS 1225 C for touch up?
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.
How do I buy paint in the Pantone PMS 1225 C?
Many types of paint are available for Pantone PMS 1225 C with no minimum order quantities. MyPerfectColor offers spray paint, paint pens, touch up bottles, water-based acrylics, epoxies, urethanes and a variety of other paints. Select the Paint Type button above to get started. Learn more about buying paint at MyPerfectColor.
How much area will one spray can cover? And what is Pantone PMS 1225 C spray paint made of?
To make spray paint matched to Pantone PMS 1225 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.
How do I get the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) for paint matched to Pantone PMS 1225 C?
The Pantone PMS 1225 C is the color and the SDS is based on the type of paint used to make the color. You can find Safety Data Sheets here for our most popular products.
Do I need a primer for Pantone PMS 1225 C?
The need for primer for Pantone PMS 1225 C depends on the type of paint, the substrate being painted and where it will be located. See our Primer Selection Table to see what primer you might need and learn more about when you might need a primer. Most people don't use a primer for a touch up paint application, but a primer may improve adhesion and is typically recommended for exterior applications.
How do I convert PMS 1225 C to a different color from another paint company?
While MyPerfectColor can provide PMS 1225 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.
Color details
LRV: 58.16%
Color properties
Color Type:
Standard
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Standard
Match Source:
Brochure/swatch book
Match Type:
Physical match
Textured:
No
Source on hand:
Yes
Color Category:
Standard
