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Pantone™ PMS 152 C
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PMS 152 C belongs to the Pantone PMS collection, designed for standardized color matching across materials and print processes. Visually, this color conveys energy, visibility, and warmth while maintaining clarity and consistency in branded environments, exhibits, and promotional assets. The overall vibe is bold, vibrant, technical, and impactful, making it suitable for high-visibility brand communication where color accuracy is essential.
PMS 152 C is moderately dark, with a light reflectance value (LRV) of 29.25. The color has a strong warm tendency, dominated by orange hues. PMS 152 C exhibits high chroma and strong saturation, resulting in vivid color presence. The undertone is predominantly orange, with minimal red or yellow deviation. This color is finish-sensitive; gloss levels can increase perceived vibrancy and depth, while matte finishes may appear more muted.
PMS 152 C is often used in high-visibility branding for point-of-purchase displays and retail fixtures. The color is widely specified in sports and outdoor branding applications for its attention-getting impact.
PMS 152 C works well in situations requiring immediate visual impact and brand recognition, particularly in controlled environments such as tradeshow booths, fixtures, or retail installations. Because of its strong saturation and relatively low LRV, adequate surface preparation and, potentially, additional coats may be necessary to achieve uniform coverage, especially over contrasting primers or substrates. Lighting conditions and finish selection will significantly affect its visual appearance, so always evaluate a physical sample in the intended environment alongside the official Pantone reference.
Similar colors:
PMS 165 C – Brighter and more chromatic, reads as a lighter and more saturated orange.
PMS 158 C – Slightly lighter and less red, with a more yellow-forward orange appearance.
PMS 151 C – Lighter and cleaner, presenting as a high-visibility orange with less darkness than PMS 152 C.
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About Pantone and MyPerfectColor
MyPerfectColor is the official licensee of Pantone and authorized to reproduce the Pantone™ PMS 152 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 152 C color and produce outstanding results.
MyPerfectColor matches the Pantone PMS 152 C color based on Pantone color publications. The PMS 152 C color shown on this website are computer video simulations of the PANTONE PMS 152 C Color and may not match PANTONE®-identified Color standards. Refer to current PANTONE Publications to obtain accurate color.
The Pantone PMS 152 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 152 C
Can I use Pantone PMS 152 C as a touch-up paint for existing products or coatings?
Pantone PMS 152 C is not recommended as a touch-up specification for existing products or coatings. Pantone PMS standards communicate target color only, not substrate, finish, or sheen. Touch-up success depends on matching the original material and gloss, which Pantone codes do not specify. For consistent results, order PMS 152 C only when targeting new production or when direct color matching of an existing finish is not required.
How do undercoats and multiple coats affect coverage and visual results when using PMS 152 C?
PMS 152 C is a vivid, saturated orange with a moderate light reflectance value. These characteristics mean coverage may require additional coats for uniform results, especially when applying over dark or high-contrast substrates. Using a primer or undercoat in a similar color family can improve hide and may reduce the total number of topcoats needed. Always test on a sample panel to confirm uniformity before full application.
What should I consider when applying PMS 152 C paint to metal or powder-coated components?
When painting metal or powder-coated parts with PMS 152 C, proper surface preparation is critical for both adhesion and appearance. Clean and scuff existing coatings to remove gloss and contaminants. Remember that the gloss level and condition of the substrate will affect the perceived color and vibrancy of PMS 152 C. Before committing to production, evaluate a sample under your intended lighting and finish conditions to ensure brand-accurate results.
Where is Pantone PMS 152 C commonly specified in branded or marketing applications?
PMS 152 C is often chosen for high-visibility branded displays such as point-of-purchase signage, retail fixtures, and sports installations where a strong, bold orange is needed to ensure immediate brand recognition. Its use supports projects where color fidelity and visual impact are critical for marketing and brand environments.
How quickly will I receive my paint matched to Pantone PMS 152 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 152 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 152 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 152 C?
Many types of paint are available for Pantone PMS 152 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 152 C spray paint made of?
To make spray paint matched to Pantone PMS 152 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 152 C?
The Pantone PMS 152 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 152 C?
The need for primer for Pantone PMS 152 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 152 C to a different color from another paint company?
While MyPerfectColor can provide PMS 152 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: 29.25%
Color properties
Color Type:
Standard
Hide:
Standard
Match Source:
Brochure/swatch book
Match Type:
Physical match
Textured:
No
Source on hand:
Yes
Color Category:
Standard
