Pantone™ PMS 7514 C

Pantone PMS 7514 C should not be used as a touch-up specification because Pantone PMS colors define a target color only, without specifying sheen, application method, or substrate. The original product or coating may have aged, faded, or been produced with a unique finish, making it unlikely that a new PMS 7514 C match will blend seamlessly. For reliable results on maintenance or repair, reference the original manufacturer or finish system instead of ordering Pantone 7514 C for touch-up.

Ordering a standard Pantone PMS 7514 C match is appropriate for brand and marketing situations where the PMS reference is the required color target. Common uses include displays, signage, exhibit components, conceptual prototypes, or environments where visual brand consistency is the main goal. If your project is directly specified as Pantone PMS 7514 C and there are no requirements to match an existing custom finish or OEM standard, a standard match is correct.

For pop-ups and retail environments, using Pantone PMS 7514 C requires close attention to durability, lighting, and surface performance. Evaluate lighting at the installation site, as color and warmth can shift under different sources. Test samples of PMS 7514 C on actual substrates before large projects to confirm color acceptance. Select paint formulas and finishes that meet expected wear and cleanability for the environment. This approach improves brand consistency and helps avoid surprises in high-visibility installations.

Sheen can change how Pantone PMS 7514 C looks when applied. Glossy finishes often make the color appear lighter and slightly more vivid, while matte or satin finishes create a softer look with lower reflectivity. Choose sheen based on your viewing distance, substrate, and the visual intent of the project. For most brand and display uses, consider where the color will be seen and under which lighting conditions, then select a sheen that supports your project's goals.

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 7514 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 7514 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.