Pantone™ PMS 5165 C

PMS 5165 C can appear different across various materials because factors like texture, absorbency, and gloss affect how the color is seen. For example, paint on metal might look brighter and more vivid than the same color on unfinished wood. Absorptive materials often produce a softer or grayer appearance, while smooth, reflective substrates can enhance saturation. For brand consistency, always evaluate PMS 5165 C on a sample of the actual material and finish planned for your project before full-scale work begins.

Before committing to a large production run with PMS 5165 C, it is recommended to order a small sample in the actual paint type and sheen you intend to use. Evaluate the sample on the intended substrate and under the final lighting conditions. This ensures decision makers can sign off on the true color appearance, reducing the risk of color disputes and costly rework after installation.

PMS 5165 C paint is custom made to order to match the Pantone standard, so returns and exchanges are generally not possible if the product was made as requested. Carefully select the format, finish, and substrate, and consider ordering a sample first. Confirm all approvals before placing large orders as changing specifications after production can lead to additional cost and delays.

The safety requirements when using PMS 5165 C paint depend on the type of product you select, such as spray paint, urethane, or epoxy. Always review the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provided for your chosen format. Follow proper ventilation, personal protective equipment guidelines, and safe handling instructions for your work environment to reduce risk during application.

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 5165 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 5165 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.