Pantone™ PMS 2385 C

No. Even though the color target for PMS 2385 C stays the same, changing the sheen can make it look different. Gloss finishes tend to increase the color's brightness and saturation, making PMS 2385 C appear more vibrant and intense. Matte finishes can mute its appearance, making it seem less chromatic and slightly darker. If an exact visual match is critical, always compare physical samples of PMS 2385 C in the intended finish and lighting before finalizing your choice.

PMS 2385 C is a highly saturated magenta with lower hide, meaning it may need more than one coat for consistent coverage, especially over contrasting or patchy surfaces. For best results, consider using a colored undercoat that is similar in value or hue to PMS 2385 C, as this can help achieve a uniform finish with fewer coats. Always plan for additional paint and sample your intended application to confirm coverage meets your requirements.

PMS 2385 C is often chosen for sign, display, and exhibit fabrication because its bold magenta tone is recognized within many brand standards and visual identity systems. In these contexts, a precise Pantone match helps ensure the display reflects the intended brand image and stands out as required. For best accuracy, test samples of PMS 2385 C on the actual substrate and in the planned lighting and finish before final production, as appearance can vary with materials and conditions.

If you are unsure which paint type or product format is best for PMS 2385 C, contact MyPerfectColor with information about your surface material, how and where the project will be used, and your desired finish. With these details, they can help you select an appropriate paint product for brand display, marketing, or exhibit fabrication to ensure color accuracy and durability in your intended environment.

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 2385 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 2385 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.