Pantone™ PMS 5235 C

Pantone books use printed ink on paper as the reference standard for PMS 5235 C. When matching this color in paint, the appearance can differ depending on sheen (matte or gloss), substrate, and lighting. Matte finishes tend to look softer and more muted, while glossier finishes may appear richer and brighter. Always evaluate PMS 5235 C paint on the material and finish where it will be used to get an accurate sense of the final look, especially for brand or display projects.

The choice between matte and gloss for PMS 5235 C depends on your project needs. Matte finish reduces glare and can create a softer appearance, which helps with readability in high-light areas or at close range. Gloss finish tends to boost the color's brightness and saturation, making PMS 5235 C more vivid from a distance. Consider how the painted area will be viewed, the impact of lighting, and any brand guidelines before choosing a finish. Sampling both on the intended surface is recommended.

PMS 5235 C is a Pantone standard, meaning it is specified to precise visual targets for brand consistency. Only licensed manufacturers like MyPerfectColor are authorized to match Pantone colors using the correct targets and methods. This helps ensure that PMS 5235 C in paint aligns with industry expectations for branding, displays, and prototypes, reducing the risk of off-brand results on physical materials.

Because PMS 5235 C is a muted light lavender, coverage may be influenced by the underlying material and paint format. While not as vivid as some colors, lighter pastel shades like PMS 5235 C can sometimes need multiple coats to achieve full, uniform color, especially over dark or uneven substrates. Using an appropriate undercoat helps with consistency and reduces the number of coats required. Plan for sampling and test coverage to ensure the desired result.

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 5235 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 5235 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.