Pantone™ PMS 4985 C

Pantone PMS 4985 C is commonly specified in sign, display, and exhibit fabrication as a standardized color target for brand consistency. Many organizations use this Pantone code to ensure a unified look across various branded elements. However, the appearance of PMS 4985 C can be affected by the substrate and finish you use. Before ordering, it is important to sample the paint on the actual material and finish intended for use in your application. This process helps you confirm that the color meets your expectations under real viewing conditions and supports consistent, professional brand presentation.

For Pantone PMS 4985 C, sheen directly affects both the perceived depth and reflectivity of the color. Matte or low-sheen finishes will preserve the muted, professional appearance associated with this color and minimize glare, which is often important for signage, display backgrounds, and panels. Glossier finishes can make the color look slightly lighter and may highlight subtle color shifts or surface imperfections, especially on large installations. When ordering, match the sheen to the intended viewing conditions, distance, and substrate type. Always sample the chosen sheen on your specific material before proceeding with production to verify it aligns with brand and project expectations.

The Pantone book serves as a standard reference for PMS 4985 C, but paint matched to this color may look different depending on material, finish, and lighting. Differences in sheen or substrate texture can cause noticeable shifts compared to the book. For the most reliable assessment, review both the physical Pantone reference and a painted sample on the intended substrate and in the intended lighting. Sampling before final production helps ensure alignment with brand color targets and helps you identify any unexpected variations.

Pantone PMS 4985 C can be ordered as custom spray paint, paint pens, brush-in-cap bottles, and other coatings suitable for brand displays, signage, and fabrication projects. The best format depends on your application and the size or material of the surfaces you need to paint. Spray paint is a practical choice for large or smooth surfaces, while paint pens and brush-in-cap bottles are suited for small details or prototype elements. Always confirm the compatibility of the product format with your substrate, and conduct a test application if project requirements are strict.

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 4985 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 4985 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.