Pantone™ PMS 5265 C

For the most consistent results with Pantone PMS 5265 C, always use the same paint type, sheen, and substrate for every order. Also, reference the same Pantone standard and maintain the same approval process for each project. If your workflow requires strict brand consistency, keep a record of previously approved samples and order history. Variations in product, finish, or even lighting during assessment can cause PMS 5265 C to appear different from run to run.

Primer should be used with Pantone PMS 5265 C paint when covering bare, porous, or contrasting surfaces to promote smooth, uniform color and good adhesion. Because PMS 5265 C is a deep, muted tone with low light reflectance, a primer may be essential to achieve full coverage, especially on light or uneven substrates. Assess your substrate and consult technical resources if in doubt about priming requirements.

To accurately compare and approve PMS 5265 C samples, view them under the same lighting that will be used in the final installation and on the same substrate as the finished product. Make sure coatings are fully dry and cured before making any judgment. Variations in light temperature, gloss level, and surface texture can all change your perception of the color, so consistency during comparison is key.

Sheen has a noticeable impact on how PMS 5265 C appears. Matte finishes will make this dark, blue-violet color appear even more subdued and help minimize glare, while higher-gloss finishes may intensify both depth and perceived color saturation. Consider the intended viewing distance, light conditions, and material when selecting the sheen for your project involving PMS 5265 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 5265 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 5265 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.