Pantone™ PMS 5855 C

For PMS 5855 C, always use the exact Pantone code including any suffix like 'C' when placing an order. Pantone color names alone are not unique and may refer to different versions or finishes. The code PMS 5855 C specifically identifies the target shade used for brand specification and consistent reproduction. Double-check the code and suffix against your brand or project requirements before ordering to ensure you receive the correct color match.

PMS 5855 C paint is custom made to order based on the Pantone standard, so it is important to select the correct product format, sheen, and quantity before purchasing. Custom orders cannot typically be changed or returned once production begins. Review your project requirements carefully, and sample first if you need to confirm appearance or compatibility, especially for branded installations or when approval workflows are in place.

PMS 5855 C is a Pantone-specific standard and does not have an exact formula or cross-reference in other paint company systems. Most decorative or industrial paint brands use their own color palettes, so color matches claimed by cross-references are typically only approximations. For brand consistency or specification-driven projects, always order using the precise Pantone code PMS 5855 C and avoid substituting with similar-looking colors from other systems.

Sampling PMS 5855 C is recommended for large installations, high-visibility branding projects, or when color approval is required. It is also important when substrate or lighting conditions at the project site may affect the perceived color. Sampling allows you to confirm that the custom-matched paint meets your visual and brand standards before committing to a full production run.

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 5855 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 5855 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.