Pantone™ PMS 513 C

To ensure you receive the correct color, always specify the full Pantone code PMS 513 C when ordering. The code identifies a precise color standard, while names alone can sometimes cause confusion. Make sure to include any suffix, such as 'C' for coated, since Pantone offers the same number in different finishes. Double-check your brand guidelines or specification sheets to confirm the exact code before submitting your order. This helps avoid mismatches and ensures a consistent visual result.

For large areas using PMS 513 C, prepare the substrate thoroughly and prime if necessary, as saturated purples like this may have lower hiding power. Apply multiple thin, even coats rather than a single thick coat to prevent patchiness. Use the same application technique and finish sheen across the entire surface. It is critical to allow proper drying between coats. Maintain consistent lighting during application, since lighting can affect your perception of coverage and color. For the most consistent results, consider sampling a small area first and reviewing the appearance under realistic lighting conditions before full production.

Pantone books provide a reference standard for PMS 513 C, printed on specific substrates with a defined finish. The painted color may appear differently depending on the surface, sheen, and lighting. Exact appearance can vary, especially with saturated colors and different gloss levels. To reduce match risk, sample PMS 513 C on the intended substrate and evaluate under project lighting before committing to large-scale use. Always review the physical result for approval rather than relying solely on swatch book comparisons.

Yes, PMS 513 C can be produced with expedited processing when timing is critical. You will see expedited options at checkout. If your project has a strict delivery requirement, contact MyPerfectColor directly for confirmation and to discuss deadline feasibility. This ensures your production timeline matches your project needs and helps avoid delays.

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 513 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 513 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.