Pantone™ PMS 3248 C

Pantone PMS 3248 C is defined by the Pantone Matching System and is a unique color target not found in other paint company collections. Most paint brands have their own palettes, and vivid Pantone colors such as PMS 3248 C cannot be exactly matched using standard color charts or references from other manufacturers. For brand consistency, always specify Pantone PMS 3248 C directly and request a match to the official Pantone standard rather than seeking an equivalent from a different paint line.

When ordering Pantone PMS 3248 C, choose the paint type based on your project's exposure to weather and durability needs. For interior displays or branding elements that are not exposed to outdoor conditions, standard interior-grade paints or coatings are sufficient. For outdoor signage or installations, request exterior-grade paint formulated to withstand sunlight, moisture, and temperature changes. Specifying use helps ensure the color PMS 3248 C performs as needed in your application and maintains intended appearance.

Pantone PMS 3248 C is often specified as a brand color requirement in the fabrication of signs, displays, and exhibits. The goal is to achieve a consistent visual target across all components and materials. For best results, evaluate PMS 3248 C with a physical Pantone guide and order samples in your intended finish and substrate before full production. Brand standards typically reference PMS 3248 C to ensure strong recognition and consistency in branded environments.

Proper surface preparation is important for consistent results with Pantone PMS 3248 C. Clean all surfaces to remove dust, grease, and contaminants. Where appropriate, lightly scuff glossy areas to help the new paint adhere. Prime dark or uneven substrates to support even coverage, as more saturated colors like PMS 3248 C may require multiple coats. Always test paint on a small area to confirm adhesion and color appearance in your actual lighting and finish conditions.

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 3248 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 3248 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.