Pantone™ PMS 2965 C

To ensure you receive the correct Pantone color, always specify the exact code 'PMS 2965 C' when ordering. The numeric code and letter suffix define the precise shade and type within the Pantone PMS system. Relying only on the color name (for example, 'dark blue' or even 'Pantone 2965') without the full code may lead to confusion or incorrect color fulfillment. Double-check your brand standards for the complete Pantone code, including the letter suffix, to avoid selecting the wrong color target.

Ordering a small sample of PMS 2965 C paint before a large-scale project allows you to review the color on your actual substrate and in your intended lighting conditions. This step is important because appearance can change with different finishes or environments. Brand approval workflows often require visual confirmation against a physical Pantone reference. Approving a sample ensures that PMS 2965 C meets branding expectations before production, reducing the risk of costly rework or mismatched installations.

The finish you choose for PMS 2965 C significantly impacts how the color looks in real-world settings. On glossy or semi-gloss surfaces, PMS 2965 C may appear slightly lighter and more vivid, while matte or low-gloss finishes will look darker and may show surface imperfections more strongly due to the color's low light reflectance. When specifying this dark blue for brand displays, evaluate samples in your intended finish to ensure visual impact aligns with your project goals.

Coverage for a spray can of PMS 2965 C depends on surface texture, application method, and the number of coats required. As a rule of thumb, one 11-ounce spray can generally covers about 15 to 20 square feet per coat on smooth, primed surfaces. Because PMS 2965 C is a dark, saturated blue, achieving uniform appearance may require multiple coats, especially over lighter substrates. Always test on your actual materials and surface to confirm coverage needs and factor in additional paint for edges, overlapping passes, and touch-ups between coats.

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 2965 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 2965 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.