Pantone™ PMS 2617 C

When you order paint matched to Pantone PMS 2617 C, you are requesting a paint product formulated to visually replicate the standardized PMS 2617 C color target. The Pantone PMS code is a visual reference standard, not a specific chemical formula, coating process, or finish type. Color may vary depending on material, application method, and finish. For branded environments and displays where the PMS color is the required reference, this method is generally accepted, but always confirm if your project requires an approval process or physical sample.

You may need a primer when painting with PMS 2617 C depending on the substrate, paint type, and desired performance. This color is highly saturated and has a very low light reflectance value, so priming light or uneven surfaces helps with uniform coverage and adhesion. Using a primer is especially important for raw, absorbent, or previously uncoated materials. Always review substrate requirements and paint selection for your project. If you are unsure, consult the paint manufacturer's primer recommendations for optimal results.

To compare PMS 2617 C paint samples for approval, use consistent lighting and the same substrate for all samples. Allow coatings to fully dry or cure before evaluating the color, as appearance may shift while drying. Evaluate samples side by side against the Pantone reference under the actual lighting conditions where they will be used. Remember that finish and sheen may affect the perceived color, so match the finish type to what is specified in your standards or project requirements.

Pantone PMS 2617 C paint is intended to reproduce the visual standard for branded displays and marketing environments. If you require touch-up results on previously coated items, especially when matching unknown finishes or custom blends, it is best to send a physical part for matching. Pantone matching supports brand color reproduction but may not align precisely with touch-up needs on existing surfaces.

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 2617 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 2617 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.