Pantone™ PMS 5295 C

A Pantone book provides the reference standard for PMS 5295 C, but painted surfaces may appear different due to factors like finish, material, and lighting. The ink on Pantone swatch books is not the same as a spray paint or coated metal panel. If exact appearance under real-world conditions is important, it is best to sample PMS 5295 C on the actual substrate and finish you plan to use. Reviewing samples in their intended lighting helps set correct expectations for brand and client approvals.

For PMS 5295 C, achieve a brand-consistent finish by applying several thin coats instead of one thick coat. Allow a short flash time between coats so each layer dries before applying the next. This helps prevent drips, improves coverage, and builds up color evenly, especially when matching Pantone targets on flat or display surfaces.

To ensure you receive the correct color, always specify the full Pantone code, in this case, PMS 5295 C. The letter 'C' indicates the coated series, which is the key reference in Pantone systems. Do not rely on color names alone, as similar colors may have similar names. Using the exact code helps avoid confusion and makes sure your order targets the right color for your brand or project requirements.

PMS 5295 C is a soft, desaturated blue-violet, and may require multiple coats for full and even coverage, especially over contrasting surfaces. For best results, consider starting with a uniform, neutral undercoat to reduce show-through and achieve a more consistent color appearance. Planning for extra coats improves the look of branded finishes, especially on graphics or displays where evenness is important.

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 5295 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 5295 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.