Pantone™ PMS 488 C

For repeat orders of PMS 488 C, use the same product type, sheen, and reference standard as your original order. Always approve samples against the same Pantone guide or approved panel for each run. Variations can occur between different materials and finishes, so consistency depends on controlling these factors across all orders. Keeping records of the exact format and finish helps achieve ongoing brand consistency with PMS 488 C.

Sheen levels can noticeably change how PMS 488 C looks. Higher gloss can make the color appear lighter and slightly cooler, while matte finishes show more warmth and softness. Pick a sheen that matches your viewing environment and substrate. For brand displays, consider how lighting and glare affect visibility. Consistent sheen across components supports visual brand alignment for PMS 488 C.

PMS 488 C is a light, neutral color with moderate saturation, so its hide is typically better than many bold Pantone hues. However, coverage can still be affected by the underlying surface color and porosity. Using an appropriate primer and applying full, even coats will help achieve a uniform PMS 488 C appearance. Test on your substrate to confirm if additional coats are required for full opacity.

Use a primer before applying PMS 488 C when painting over bare metal, wood, plastic, or a dark/contrasting existing color. Primer improves adhesion, evens the surface, and can reduce the number of PMS 488 C coats needed for an even finish. The right primer choice depends on both the substrate and the specific paint type you are using. Check manufacturer guidelines or request primer advice if you are unsure.

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 488 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 488 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.