Pantone™ PMS 8045 C

When specifying PMS 8045 C for prototypes or concept models, use the full Pantone PMS code to communicate the color target. Select a paint format, such as spray paint, that supports metallics and closely mimics the intended sheen. Always sample both finish and application method before committing to production, as metallic colors like PMS 8045 C can shift appearance depending on substrate and application technique. Confirm visual alignment by evaluating samples in the intended lighting and with your actual materials before finalizing any prototype build.

The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for a PMS 8045 C paint is linked to the specific paint product type and not the color code. Look for the SDS on the product detail page for your selected paint format, such as spray paint or urethane, as safety details depend on the base chemistry and not the color itself. If you need the SDS in advance, check the MyPerfectColor SDS library or request the document by referencing your chosen paint product type.

PMS 8045 C is a standardized Pantone code, but most paint brands have their own unique palettes. There is rarely an exact match in non-Pantone paint collections, especially for metallics like PMS 8045 C. If your specification calls for PMS 8045 C, use a product mixed to the Pantone standard to achieve reliable visual alignment and avoid unpredictable cross-references.

To achieve a uniform finish with PMS 8045 C on large surfaces, use consistent application methods throughout the project. Metallics can emphasize lap lines and surface texture, so maintain a wet edge and apply each coat in the same direction. Plan for multiple light coats rather than one heavy coat to minimize patchiness. Test application technique on a sample panel before starting your full project, and review finish uniformity in the lighting where the final result will be seen.

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 8045 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 8045 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.