Pantone™ PMS 2013 C

When you order PMS 2013 C as paint, you are requesting a color match to the Pantone PMS 2013 C standard. The Pantone Matching System defines PMS 2013 C as a visual color target, not a specific paint formula or finish. This means the product is custom-matched to visually match the Pantone reference under standard conditions, but actual color appearance can vary depending on finish, substrate, and lighting. Ordering PMS 2013 C does not specify application process, gloss level, or material formulation. Always review a physical Pantone sample and final paint sample in your environment before full-scale use.

To achieve an accurate result with PMS 2013 C matched paint, start by cleaning the surface to remove dust, grease, and contaminants. Lightly scuff glossy or slick surfaces to promote paint adhesion, if appropriate for the material. Use a quality primer, especially when covering contrasting base colors, as highly saturated shades like PMS 2013 C may require multiple coats for uniform color. Before full application, do a test spot on your substrate and evaluate coverage and appearance under expected lighting conditions.

For accurate evaluation of PMS 2013 C color samples, view the painted sample and a physical Pantone reference under the same lighting and on the same substrate type. Make sure the paint is fully dry or cured before comparing, since wet paint and unfinished coatings may look different. Use consistent angles and background so environmental factors do not affect the assessment. Always document the conditions of your review process for future reference or brand approval workflows.

The sheen or finish you select for PMS 2013 C can impact how the color is perceived. Higher gloss finishes amplify brightness and saturation, making the yellow-green more vivid, while matte or satin finishes soften the effect and reduce light reflection. Consider the viewing distance, substrate material, and brand intent when choosing a sheen. For projects demanding high visual impact, glossier finishes may highlight PMS 2013 C''s vibrancy, but always test first to confirm that the chosen sheen achieves the right look under your installation conditions.

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 2013 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 2013 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.