Pantone™ PMS 3262 C

PMS 3262 C is a vivid, highly saturated blue-green, and its perceived color can shift depending on the type of lighting and where it is viewed. Lighting sources such as daylight, fluorescent, or LED can each emphasize different aspects of the hue and saturation. Gloss or matte finishes will also affect brightness and vibrancy. For accurate brand or project results, always evaluate PMS 3262 C using both a physical Pantone standard and a painted sample in the exact lighting and finish of your intended environment. This helps ensure you achieve the correct visual impression where it matters most.

One standard spray can of PMS 3262 C typically covers about 20 to 25 square feet per coat on smooth, primed surfaces. Coverage can vary based on application technique, surface roughness, color intensity, and number of coats required. Because PMS 3262 C is highly saturated, you may need extra coats over dark or inconsistent substrates for full vibrancy and opacity. For project planning, measure your total square footage, factor the number of coats, and consider adding extra for test sprays or touch-ups during initial application. When working on large or critical brand areas, ordering a little extra helps avoid running out mid-project.

PMS 3262 C refers to a specific color in the Pantone Matching System, where 'PMS' is the system, '3262' is the color number, and 'C' stands for coated stock. To avoid mistakes when ordering, always provide the complete code: PMS 3262 C. Relying on only the color name or leaving out the suffix can result in receiving the wrong color or finish. Always verify the Pantone code and the required suffix on your brand or project specifications before placing an order to ensure color accuracy and consistency.

To maintain a consistent appearance with PMS 3262 C over large areas, use the same application method and finish for the entire project. Work in continuous sections to avoid overlapping wet and dry edges, which can cause visible patching. Plan your project so each coat is applied evenly, allowing appropriate drying time between layers. PMS 3262 C is a bold, saturated color, so a white, neutral primer enhances coverage and minimizes color variation. Always check your results under the final lighting before completing the project, as surface texture and lighting can reveal inconsistencies not visible during application.

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 3262 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 3262 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.