Pantone™ PMS 688 C

When using PMS 688 C for prototypes or concept models, select a paint format that matches your project requirements, such as spray paint for large or irregular surfaces or paint pens for detail work. It is important to apply PMS 688 C to test pieces representing your final materials and lighting conditions before proceeding to production. Evaluating samples in the intended context helps ensure the color appearance aligns with brand standards and avoids costly changes after ordering in bulk.

PMS 688 C matched paints are custom made to order and cannot usually be returned or exchanged. It is critical to carefully select the correct product type, finish, and quantity before ordering. If you are unsure, ordering a small sample or test quantity first is recommended. This approach helps ensure the final product meets your expectations and reduces risk of incorrect selections that are difficult to fix once production begins.

PMS 688 C can appear differently depending on the substrate or material due to factors like surface texture, absorption, and reflectivity. For example, the color may look deeper and glossier on metal compared to a matte plastic. To ensure the desired color outcome, test PMS 688 C on the actual materials used in your final application and view samples under intended lighting. This step helps prevent unexpected appearance shifts between prototype, display, and final components.

PMS 688 C, as a cooler and moderately saturated purple, may require multiple coats to achieve full, even coverage, especially over lighter or uneven bases. For best results, consider applying a uniform primer or undercoat shade that supports the hue, such as a gray or a color close to the mid-value of PMS 688 C. Testing your coverage process on a sample surface is advised, as this color may show subtle streaking or unevenness unless fully covered.

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 688 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 688 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.