Pantone™ PMS 282 C

Pantone books show PMS 282 C as a reference on paper using a specific ink and finish. When you order PMS 282 C as paint, appearance can vary depending on the chosen sheen and the surface you are painting. Matte finishes may make PMS 282 C look even darker, while gloss can highlight its blue character. Always sample the paint on your actual project material and review it in your intended lighting to ensure the color looks right before moving to full production.

Sampling PMS 282 C is strongly recommended for any high-visibility brand project, large installation, or situation where color appearance is critical. The paint can look nearly black in low lighting or with some finishes, and the final result depends on both the substrate and the lighting in your environment. Ordering a sample helps confirm that PMS 282 C meets your expectations on your actual materials and under real project conditions.

PMS 282 C is a deep, saturated blue with a very low LRV, which means it may require extra attention to achieve uniform coverage over lighter substrates. Multiple coats are often needed to avoid streaking or unevenness, especially on porous or high-contrast surfaces. For best results, use a primer that is appropriate for the underlying material and closely matches the final color value.

To order paint matched to PMS 282 C, start by selecting the paint type that fits your project needs, such as spray paint or another available format. Next, choose your preferred sheen and the quantity required. Review your selections carefully before adding the product to your cart, as the correct format and finish are essential for achieving the intended color effect. If you need approval samples or have a specific application requirement, request a sample before placing a full order.

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 282 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 282 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.