Pantone™ PMS 313 C

When using PMS 313 C for prototypes or concept models, select a paint format that fits your prototyping process such as spray paint or paint pens. For best visual alignment with brand standards, evaluate your samples in the planned lighting conditions and on the intended substrate since finish and material can affect perceived color. Multiple formats are available to help you compare surface results, and it is important to confirm appearance before moving to final production. Always reference PMS 313 C in communication to avoid confusion with other blues.

PMS 313 C is a highly saturated blue and may require multiple coats for uniform coverage, especially over white or contrasting base colors. To achieve consistent and visually solid results, consider using a mid-tone or blue-tinted undercoat if coverage is uneven after your first coat. Always allow sufficient drying time between coats and review the color under your typical lighting to ensure accuracy. Planning for extra material may be necessary for dense, vivid colors like PMS 313 C.

To avoid errors when ordering, always specify both the Pantone code and full suffix, for example 'PMS 313 C'. The code identifies the exact color target, while the suffix (C for coated, U for uncoated, etc.) is essential, as different suffixes reference different color standards. Relying only on the color name or dropping the suffix increases the risk of ordering the wrong variant. Double-check your documentation and ensure your vendors use the same code reference for PMS 313 C.

A standard Pantone match for PMS 313 C is ideal for marketing displays, signage, exhibit components, and prototypes where visual brand alignment is the main objective. This allows your components to visually reference the official brand color, especially when exact substrate or finish matching is less critical than achieving a consistent branded look. If your application is for brand-facing or temporary marketing projects, a standard Pantone match for PMS 313 C is typically the right approach.

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 313 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 313 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.