Pantone™ PMS 265 C

The finish you select for Pantone PMS 265 C can significantly alter how the color is perceived in real-world conditions. A gloss finish will make PMS 265 C appear more vibrant and saturated, which can increase its visual impact for signage or display. In contrast, a matte finish will mute the chroma, making the purple appear less intense and slightly lighter. Satin finishes provide an intermediate effect. Always evaluate PMS 265 C samples under your actual lighting and substrate before final approval to ensure the finish matches your brand expectations, as finishes can shift perceived color temperature and depth.

The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for PMS 265 C paint is determined by the specific paint product or type you select, not the color code itself. To obtain the SDS, select the product format for your project, such as spray paint, paint pen, or other available options. You will find the SDS for that product either on the product detail page or within the site's SDS library. The SDS will outline any safety or compliance considerations for the chosen formulation of PMS 265 C.

Pantone PMS 265 C is identified by its unique code, where 'PMS' and the number ensure precise color targeting. The 'C' suffix designates the coated reference. When ordering, always specify the full Pantone code, including any suffix (e.g., PMS 265 C), rather than just a color name or general description. This avoids any ambiguity and ensures you receive a color match referencing the correct Pantone standard. Relying only on color names can lead to incorrect selections due to naming similarities across different Pantone codes.

A standard Pantone PMS 265 C match is typically suitable for branding, marketing displays, signage, exhibits, and concept models where visual brand accuracy is the primary goal. This approach uses the Pantone reference as the intended finish and color target for brand-facing applications, temporary installations, or prototype samples. For high-profile permanent installations or complex substrates, a sample approval or OEM match may be more appropriate, but for most marketing-focused projects, selecting the standard PMS 265 C ensures rapid and consistent color alignment.

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 265 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 265 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.