Pantone™ PMS 3945 C

PMS 3945 C is a Pantone color reference designed to communicate the target color for new branding and display applications. It does not specify the original sheen, material, or production variables from previously coated products. Because of these factors, using PMS 3945 C as a touch-up specification often leads to visible mismatches, especially with high-visibility, highly saturated colors like this. For accurate touch-up results, determine the exact coating and finish used on the existing item rather than relying on the Pantone code.

Paint matched to PMS 3945 C is custom mixed for each order. Typical lead times depend on the product type and current production volume but generally range from a few days to about a week before shipping. If you have a specific timeline or need expedited processing, review options during checkout or contact customer support before ordering.

When evaluating PMS 3945 C samples, compare them under consistent lighting that replicates the final installation environment. Use the same type of substrate and ensure all samples are fully dry or cured, as wet or uncured paint may not display the true final color. Variations in sheen, thickness, and lighting can all affect the perceived color, especially for bright and highly saturated yellows like PMS 3945 C.

The need for a primer with PMS 3945 C depends on the type of surface being coated, the paint product selected, and where the item will be installed. Primers are often recommended on bare metal, plastic, wood, or over dark or highly porous surfaces to promote adhesion and provide an even base for this bright yellow. For best results, review the specific recommendations for your chosen paint type and substrate before applying PMS 3945 C.

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 3945 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 3945 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.