Pantone™ PMS 1255 C

To achieve the most consistent results with PMS 1255 C on repeat orders, use the same product type, sheen, and brand for each batch. Always reference the same Pantone PMS 1255 C color target, and if an approval sample or drawdown was used on prior runs, use that as your acceptance standard for future orders. Changes in format or finish can affect appearance and may produce perceptible differences, especially in lighting or when viewed side by side.

For the best results with PMS 1255 C spray paint, apply multiple light coats rather than a single heavy coat. Allow proper flash time between coats to let each layer dry before applying the next. This approach helps achieve more uniform coverage and reduces the risk of runs, uneven sheen, or color shifts. Deeper, more muted yellows like PMS 1255 C may require extra attention to coverage for a solid appearance.

PMS 1255 C is often specified in fabrication because it is a Pantone brand standard color, enabling consistent visual outcomes across different vendors and materials. In sign, display, and exhibit projects, matching the Pantone PMS 1255 C reference helps maintain brand accuracy and visual continuity. For critical applications, sample the color on the actual substrate under the intended lighting to confirm it meets your requirements before moving to full production.

It is advisable to sample PMS 1255 C before committing to a large order if the project is high-visibility, brand critical, or involves complex substrates and lighting. Sampling lets you evaluate how PMS 1255 C looks on your actual material and under the intended lighting conditions, helping you avoid surprises and ensure approved results before final production.

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 1255 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 1255 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.