Pantone™ PMS 288 C

Pantone PMS 288 C is widely recognized as a core branding blue for the University of Oxford. It is also referenced frequently in institutional and educational branding literature as a standard formal blue. When working with PMS 288 C, it is often chosen for environments where a strong, authoritative blue is required and brand consistency is essential.

To order paint matched to PMS 288 C, first search for or navigate to the PMS 288 C color page. Then, select your preferred paint type, such as spray paint or other available formats. Choose the sheen (finish), quantity, and any other required options. Before placing your order, confirm all selections align with your brand requirements and display conditions. If coverage or substrate is a concern, review guidance or request additional support.

Matching Pantone PMS 288 C in paint presents challenges because of its deep, saturated character and low reflectance. Reproduction may look almost black under low light, and finish or sheen can alter visual depth. MyPerfectColor specializes in producing visually accurate results, but appearance should always be checked using a physical Pantone reference and a sample in the intended finish and lighting. For mission-critical applications, material and environment mockups are strongly recommended.

The need for a primer when using PMS 288 C depends on the paint type, the substrate, and your application goals. Priming is recommended when painting over porous, light, or uncoated surfaces, and can improve coverage for this deep, low-hide blue. A primer is also advised for best adhesion on difficult surfaces. If you are unsure about your specific project, review substrate and primer guidelines or consult with a paint specialist to ensure optimal performance and appearance.

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 288 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 288 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.