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PMS 158 C is a Pantone Matching System (PMS) color from the Pantone PMS collection, frequently specified for high-impact visual applications. This color presents a bold, energetic, and modern vibe, commonly perceived as bright, attention-grabbing, and distinctly warm. It signals visibility and engagement, making it suitable for brand, display, and marketing contexts where visual distinctiveness is essential.

PMS 158 C appears moderately dark, with a measured LRV of 28.12. The color has a warm visual temperature, leaning toward an orange hue. PMS 158 C exhibits high chroma, resulting in a saturated, vivid look. The undertone is strongly orange with a yellowish edge, avoiding earthiness. This color can be finish-sensitive, appearing brighter in higher-gloss coatings and slightly muted in matte finishes.

PMS 158 C is often used in situations requiring high visibility, such as safety graphics, event signage, and promotional displays. This color is frequently specified in branding systems for retail, sports, and educational organizations seeking a dynamic, energetic presence.

PMS 158 C works well where bold visibility or brand differentiation is required, including displays, experiential marketing, and product prototypes. It performs consistently under a range of lighting conditions but may appear less vivid under warm, low-light settings. High-gloss or satin finishes will enhance its vibrancy, while matte finishes can subdue its energy. When covering dark or uneven surfaces, additional coats may be required due to the color's high saturation and potential lower hide relative to more neutral paints.

Similar colors:
PMS 165 C: Brighter and slightly more yellow, reads as a more intense orange.

PMS 151 C: Lighter and more yellow-toned, resulting in a livelier, less red appearance.

PMS 172 C: Slightly deeper and redder, creating a more autumnal orange effect.

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About Pantone and MyPerfectColor

MyPerfectColor is the official licensee of Pantone and authorized to reproduce the Pantone™ PMS 158 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 158 C color and produce outstanding results.

MyPerfectColor matches the Pantone PMS 158 C color based on Pantone color publications. The PMS 158 C color shown on this website are computer video simulations of the PANTONE PMS 158 C Color and may not match PANTONE®-identified Color standards. Refer to current PANTONE Publications to obtain accurate color.

The Pantone PMS 158 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 158 C

How is Pantone PMS 158 C used to ensure consistent brand experiences?

Pantone PMS 158 C is a standardized color code that enables brands to specify an exact orange for use across displays, signage, and marketing environments. By defining PMS 158 C in your brand standards, you help ensure that all vendors and fabricators visually reproduce the same color, whether working with paint, graphics, or other materials. This builds a recognizable, cohesive brand presence, especially valuable for brand activations, retail environments, and display fabrication. However, for cross-material consistency, always verify appearance under actual lighting and application conditions.

How does sheen choice affect the appearance of Pantone PMS 158 C in a brand or display application?

The sheen you select for Pantone PMS 158 C will noticeably impact how the color is perceived. Higher-gloss and satin finishes will make PMS 158 C appear brighter and more vivid, which may suit marketing or brand-focused displays needing strong visual impact. Matte finishes can subdue the energy of the color, which might be preferred for close-up display panels or environments with direct lighting. Consider viewing distance, substrate, and the desired visual intensity when selecting a sheen to ensure PMS 158 C aligns with your brand intent.

What should I know about the coverage of Pantone PMS 158 C when painting brand elements?

Pantone PMS 158 C is a highly saturated, vivid orange, which means it can have lower hide compared to more neutral or less intense colors. When painting over dark or uneven surfaces, you may need additional coats to achieve full, uniform coverage and true color appearance. This is important to factor into project planning and material selection, especially for large or high-visibility brand elements where consistency matters.

What are the steps to order paint matched to Pantone PMS 158 C on MyPerfectColor?

To order paint matched to Pantone PMS 158 C, first select your preferred paint type and format among spray paint, paint pens, brush-in-cap bottles, and other available options. Next, choose the sheen that best fits your application needs. Specify the required quantity and review any additional options offered for your use case. Confirm all selections before checkout to ensure you receive the correct product for your brand or marketing project.

How quickly will I receive my paint matched to Pantone PMS 158 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 158 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 158 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 158 C?
Many types of paint are available for Pantone PMS 158 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 158 C spray paint made of?

To make spray paint matched to Pantone PMS 158 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 158 C?
The Pantone PMS 158 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 158 C?
The need for primer for Pantone PMS 158 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 158 C to a different color from another paint company?

While MyPerfectColor can provide PMS 158 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.