Pantone™ PMS 5135 C

PMS 5135 C is a Pantone PMS standard color, so maintaining consistency across batches requires careful attention to product details. For the closest visual match from order to order, use the same product type, sheen, and application method each time. Confirm that all orders reference PMS 5135 C as the color standard and, if possible, retain an approved sample from your first job to use for side-by-side comparison. Changes in gloss level or switching between paint formats can noticeably alter the perceived color, especially for subtle, muted hues like PMS 5135 C. If your project has brand approval requirements, always use the same reference approach to evaluate successive batches.

PMS 5135 C paint is intended for use where Pantone brand color matching is the priority, such as signage, displays, and prototype models. If your goal is precise touch-up or spot repair, relying solely on the PMS 5135 C code is not recommended. For touch-up-grade matching, the best approach is to provide a physical part that represents your actual substrate and finish, so a custom match can be made. The Pantone code serves as a visual brand target, not a formula for repairing existing finishes.

PMS 5135 C is frequently specified in prototyping and concept model workflows to ensure that visual brand colors are represented as closely as possible. When selecting PMS 5135 C for prototypes, choose a format that matches your needs such as spray paint, paint pen, or brush-in-cap bottle. Evaluate the painted sample under the same lighting and viewing conditions as the intended final use. Because the finish and substrate can impact the appearance of muted colors like PMS 5135 C, consider making a test panel to confirm brand alignment before committing to a full project.

The finish you select for PMS 5135 C will directly affect its appearance in your brand project. Matte finishes will emphasize the muted, subtle character of PMS 5135 C and reduce glare, making the color appear more understated. Gloss finishes will add depth and increase the perceived richness of this violet, but can also introduce reflections that may distract in certain lighting. For larger surfaces or displays viewed from a distance, gloss may add visual punch, while matte helps maintain a soft, reserved look in up-close installations. Consider your lighting, viewing angles, and brand requirements when choosing the right sheen.

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 5135 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 5135 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.