Pantone™ PMS 5305 C

Pantone PMS 5305 C serves as a target color reference for brand-driven sign, display, and exhibit components. Clients and fabricators specify PMS 5305 C using the Pantone code to communicate the exact color needed for visual branding. Because finishes, lighting, and materials can all influence how PMS 5305 C appears once applied, it is best practice to test the painted color on the actual substrate before full production. Sampling confirms that the finished result meets brand expectations under intended lighting and viewing conditions.

One spray can of Pantone PMS 5305 C generally covers about 20 to 25 square feet per coat, depending on surface texture, color contrast, and application technique. For best results, estimate your total project area, multiply by the number of coats needed for uniform coverage, and account for any surface irregularities or absorbency. Applying a primer of similar color can help achieve opacity with fewer coats, especially for muted mid-light colors like PMS 5305 C. Testing coverage on your specific material is recommended for accuracy before placing larger orders.

PMS 5305 C specified as a paint is matched to the Pantone reference, but its appearance can differ from the Pantone book chip due to factors such as paint sheen, surface material, and viewing conditions. Pantone books are printed standards and are not a prediction of painted surfaces under all lighting and finish types. To ensure PMS 5305 C aligns with your expectations, test samples on the actual material using your chosen sheen and review under the lighting where your project will be viewed. This step helps confirm acceptability for your brand application and reduces risk of unexpected variation.

Choosing the appropriate sheen for Pantone PMS 5305 C impacts how the color is perceived in your application. Higher gloss or satin finishes can make the color appear slightly richer and more reflective, accentuating its subtle lavender undertone. Matte finishes will soften PMS 5305 C and reduce visible reflections. Decide on sheen based on how the final product will be viewed, the type of substrate, and your desired visual emphasis. Always sample the chosen sheen on your actual material under intended lighting before finalizing large orders for branded or display projects.

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 5305 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 5305 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.