Pantone™ PMS 338 C

When you order paint matched to PMS 338 C, you are requesting a color matched to the Pantone PMS 338 C visual target. This code specifies a precise color standard for brand consistency across various materials. It is not a paint formula, finish specification, or guarantee of a single result under all conditions. Differences in substrate, lighting, and finish type can affect how PMS 338 C appears. Always confirm with stakeholders if you are unsure which standard or finish is needed for your application.

Proper surface preparation is essential for good results with PMS 338 C paint. Ensure the surface is clean by removing dust, oil, and grease using appropriate cleaners. For best adhesion, lightly scuff glossy or smooth surfaces and wipe away residue. Prior to full application, test a small area with PMS 338 C to confirm both appearance and adhesion match your expectations. Allow the sample to fully dry before evaluating.

To accurately approve PMS 338 C paint samples, use consistent lighting conditions and review samples on the same substrate type that will be used in production. Make sure all coatings are fully dry or cured before making color judgments. This approach helps account for how PMS 338 C will actually appear in its final environment and minimizes surprises after installation.

For PMS 338 C, apply multiple light coats rather than one heavy coat to achieve even color and minimize runs. Allow proper drying time between coats as directed on the product label, especially since lighter and more saturated colors like PMS 338 C may need additional coats for uniform coverage. Avoid rushing, as adequate dry time between coats helps ensure consistent finish and color accuracy.

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 338 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 338 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.