Pantone™ PMS 5185 C

The appearance of PMS 5185 C can shift noticeably depending on the lighting where it is viewed or displayed. This color is very dark and subtle, so its purple-burgundy undertones may look different under warm, neutral, or cool light sources. Evaluating PMS 5185 C under the actual lighting conditions in your intended environment is important to ensure the color presents the right character for your brand application. If possible, compare both a Pantone reference and your finished paint sample under those same lighting conditions before final approval.

The finish you choose for PMS 5185 C, such as gloss, satin, or matte, will change how the color looks in person. Gloss finishes tend to make the color appear deeper and may highlight cool undertones, while matte finishes can make PMS 5185 C look even darker and more muted. Because this color has very low reflectance, a high gloss may increase its visual depth, and a matte finish can reduce the sense of vibrancy. Always review a sample in your specific lighting and finish to ensure it meets your expectations for the project.

The transit time for PMS 5185 C paint orders depends on your shipping location and the delivery service you choose at checkout. For brand applications or display projects with tight deadlines, plan ahead and allow for extra time due to possible carrier delays. Review available shipping options during checkout and select one that aligns with your schedule. Contact customer service if you need clarification on current lead times for PMS 5185 C in your preferred paint format.

When specifying PMS 5185 C for an interior project, select a paint format suitable for the materials and exposure found indoors, such as standard interior spray paint or housepaint. For exterior signage or display, choose a format rated for outdoor use, like exterior spray paint or coating. Selecting the appropriate type ensures durability and the best visual result. If you are unsure, provide your project's use case so the correct product can be recommended for PMS 5185 C.

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 5185 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 5185 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.