Pantone™ PMS 389 C

To avoid mistakes when ordering PMS 389 C, always use the full Pantone code including any suffix like 'C' for coated. Pantone codes such as PMS 389 C are precise color identification standards, not names alone. Do not substitute with just 'PMS 389' or rely on color descriptions, as similar names may refer to different shades or finishes. When placing your order, include the complete code as shown in your brand guidelines or project specifications. If there is any uncertainty, confirm your exact target with a physical Pantone guide or official reference before ordering.

If you are unsure which paint type or format will provide the best results for PMS 389 C, contact MyPerfectColor with details about your substrate, exposure conditions, and required finish. Providing information such as what material you are painting (metal, plastic, wood, etc.), where the painted object will be located (interior or exterior), and whether you need a gloss, satin, or matte finish will help identify the most appropriate option. MyPerfectColor offers PMS 389 C as spray paint and other custom paint types suited for displays, signage, and prototypes. Expert assistance is available to help you achieve brand-consistent results on your specific project.

Pantone PMS 389 C is often specified in signage, display, and exhibit fabrication because it provides clear, high-visibility color that aligns with brand standards. When matching PMS 389 C for these applications, it is important to recognize that lighting, finish, and substrate will affect its appearance. For critical installations or high-profile brand spaces, it is best practice to test samples of PMS 389 C paint on your actual materials and under the intended lighting. Reviewing a painted sample with your team or client ensures the finished piece meets brand expectations for vibrancy and accuracy.

To achieve an even, brand-consistent result with PMS 389 C on large surfaces, apply paint in controlled, overlapping passes and plan for multiple coats if needed. Highly saturated colors like PMS 389 C may have lower hide, so priming with a compatible base color can help even out coverage. Use the same application technique and equipment throughout to minimize variation. Periodically inspect your work under the lighting planned for the final environment, as brightness can shift based on finish and angle. Taking these steps reduces the risk of patchy or uneven results, especially with intense, vivid colors.

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 389 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 389 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.