Pantone™ PMS 2597 C

When using Pantone PMS 2597 C in pop-ups or retail environments, it is essential to evaluate the lighting conditions and the type of surface to be painted. PMS 2597 C is a deeply saturated and dark purple, which can look significantly different based on lighting and finish. Sampling the color on the intended substrate and under expected lighting will help ensure the color meets brand expectations before committing to a large installation. Durability needs should also guide the selection of paint format and finish, as heavy traffic areas may require coatings with greater abrasion resistance. Test samples for both color appearance and performance before final application.

The sheen or finish of PMS 2597 C will change how the color is perceived. A gloss finish can make PMS 2597 C appear more vivid and increase its visual depth, while a matte finish can mute its intensity and make the color seem darker. For areas that will be viewed from a distance or need maximum brand impact, a higher sheen may be preferable. However, gloss will also highlight surface imperfections. Consider the substrate and your brand objectives when selecting sheen, and test samples in your lighting conditions before finalizing your choice.

Pantone PMS 2597 C is a standardized brand color often used in signs, displays, and exhibits to achieve consistent visual identity across materials and vendors. Because material and finish can affect final color appearance, it is recommended to request a production sample matched to an official Pantone reference and assessed under the intended lighting and finish. This helps confirm brand accuracy before full fabrication, which is critical for large installations or where color fidelity is highly visible.

Pantone PMS 2597 C paint is custom made to order for each request, so it cannot be returned or exchanged based on color preference or if expectations are not met. It is important to carefully select the product type and sheen and to order a sample if you need to confirm appearance or coverage before placing a large or critical order. Sampling allows you to verify color and finish accuracy under your specific conditions and helps avoid mismatches.

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 2597 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 2597 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.