Pantone™ PMS 2138 C

To maintain consistency for PMS 2138 C across multiple orders, always specify the same product type, substrate, and sheen. Aim to use the same approval process each time, such as referencing an agreed sample or Pantone standard. Variations in sheen or finish can cause PMS 2138 C to appear lighter, darker, or more saturated, making visual consistency harder to control. Always evaluate the new production under your installation lighting to confirm alignment with the previously approved result.

PMS 2138 C is a highly saturated blue-violet, making it more sensitive to shifts in sheen. Higher gloss finishes will make the color appear brighter and more vivid, while matte finishes can make it look softer and less intense. When specifying PMS 2138 C, select the sheen based on the intended viewing distance, substrate material, and lighting conditions. Keep in mind that changing the sheen can alter both appearance and brand alignment, so use the finish that matches your project specifications or approval sample.

Pantone PMS 2138 C is a defined color standard used across branding, display, and design projects. Using a licensed and authorized reproduction ensures your project meets Pantone's color target with the accuracy expected by brand and quality teams. MyPerfectColor is formally authorized to mix PMS 2138 C and matches the official Pantone reference, helping maintain visual consistency across materials and orders.

When using PMS 2138 C for branded displays or prototypes, order a sample in the intended product type and sheen before committing to a full production run. Evaluate the sample under the lighting and on the substrate it will be used with, as finish and ambient light can change the way PMS 2138 C appears. This process helps secure approval from stakeholders and avoids surprises in large builds.

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 2138 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 2138 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.