Pantone™ PMS 8545 C

PMS 8545 C is a standardized Pantone reference intended for brand consistency across products and vendors, not for retouching existing finishes. Pantone standards do not specify the original substrate, sheen, or application process, which means that matching a previously applied coating may result in visible differences. Variations in substrate texture, gloss, and wear create unpredictability, especially for metallic colors like PMS 8545 C that respond strongly to application technique and lighting. For best results, use PMS 8545 C for new applications where the Pantone color is the main target, not for blending into previously painted areas.

Paint matched to PMS 8545 C is made to order to ensure accuracy and freshness. Production lead time typically ranges from a few days to one week, but the exact schedule depends on the product type selected and current production volume. Specialty finishes and larger orders may require additional time. Allow for extra lead time if you need custom formats such as spray paint, epoxy, or urethane. Plan your project timeline accordingly, especially for brand-driven or event-based applications.

For reliable color comparison of PMS 8545 C samples, evaluate them under the lighting conditions where they will be used and on the same substrate you plan for the final application. Be sure to let all coatings fully dry and cure, as colors and metallic effects can shift during this process. Use consistent viewing angles when assessing metallic finishes, since reflectance can change based on position. Following these steps reduces surprise and helps ensure accurate brand alignment.

To order paint matched to PMS 8545 C, start by selecting the paint product type (such as spray paint, paint pen, or brush-in-cap bottle) that best fits your brand or display application. Next, choose the desired sheen and quantity. Review your selections to ensure they meet your project's needs for substrate and finish. If needed, add any options offered for packaging or performance. Verify all information before proceeding to checkout to help avoid common ordering errors.

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 8545 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 8545 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.