Pantone™ PMS 297 C

When using PMS 297 C in a pop-up or retail setting, start by evaluating durability requirements and finish options. It is important to sample PMS 297 C on the actual substrate and in the real lighting conditions of your environment. The color's appearance and crispness can shift under different light and with varying gloss levels. Lighter blues like PMS 297 C may show underlying tones if coverage is not complete, so proper surface preparation is critical. Always test a sample before committing to large-scale production to ensure the result meets brand standards.

Applying PMS 297 C to metal or powder-coated parts requires careful attention to surface prep. Existing coatings and gloss levels can affect the final appearance of PMS 297 C. For best results, clean and lightly scuff the surface before painting to promote adhesion and achieve even color. Because light colors like PMS 297 C are especially sensitive to changes in base color and surface gloss, request a sample on your actual substrate for approval before proceeding with larger orders.

PMS 297 C can appear different depending on the material due to differences in surface absorption, texture, and reflectivity. For example, gloss and smoothness can intensify the color, while matte or textured surfaces may mute it. It is essential to evaluate a sample of PMS 297 C on each specific material intended for your build or display to confirm visual consistency before full production.

If your brand or display schedule requires PMS 297 C on a short timeline, expedited production options may be available during checkout. To confirm availability for your specific deadline or to discuss accelerated delivery, contact MyPerfectColor prior to ordering. Early communication helps avoid delays when timing is crucial for marketing or retail projects.

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 297 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 297 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.