Pantone™ PMS 245 C

Pantone PMS 245 C is not recommended as a touch-up specification for existing products or coatings. Pantone codes define a color target but do not specify the gloss, substrate, or application method of an existing finish. Without matching these factors, applying a new PMS 245 C paint to an established surface may result in visible differences in color, sheen, or texture. For brand or marketing projects where visual consistency matters, always treat PMS 245 C as a new color standard rather than a touch-up reference for repairs or maintenance.

The need for primer when using Pantone PMS 245 C depends on the paint type, the substrate you are coating, and the intended use. On bare, porous, or highly contrasting surfaces, a primer helps ensure proper adhesion and color uniformity, especially for vivid and saturated hues like PMS 245 C. Primers are strongly recommended for uncoated wood, metal, plastic, and any area where maximum color consistency and coverage are important. Review your specific substrate and finish needs to determine which primer is best, or consult available primer guidance to avoid show-through or coverage issues.

The finish or sheen you select has a significant impact on how Pantone PMS 245 C is perceived. Gloss or smooth finishes amplify PMS 245 C's brightness and saturation, increasing its visual impact and making the color appear more vibrant. Satin or matte finishes tend to mute the color, reducing perceived brightness and chroma. For most branding or marketing applications, selecting the finish that aligns with your intended visual impact is important. Always evaluate PMS 245 C on your chosen substrate and in your actual lighting to confirm the final appearance before full production.

Pantone PMS 245 C is available in a variety of paint and coating formats to support brand, display, and marketing projects. Common options include custom spray paint, paint pens, brush-in-cap bottles, and other formats as offered. Select spray paint for fast, even coverage on displays or signage, paint pens and brush-in-cap bottles for detail work and prototyping, and specialty coatings like epoxy or urethane when extra durability is needed. Match your format choice to your project's substrate, scope, and desired application method to achieve the best result with PMS 245 C.

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 245 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 245 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.