Pantone™ PMS 2145 C

The Pantone PMS 2145 C code is a standardized color identifier used in the Pantone Matching System. When specifying PMS 2145 C paint, it is essential to use the full code including the suffix 'C' to avoid confusion with similar colors or other series. The name 'PMS 2145 C' and its code refer to the same standardized target, but always confirm the full code during ordering to ensure you get the exact brand-specified color for your project. Do not substitute similar names or numbers, as even small differences can result in a mismatch for brand-critical applications.

When using Pantone PMS 2145 C on metal or powder-coated surfaces, proper preparation is key. Surfaces should be cleaned thoroughly to remove oils, dust, and residues, and lightly scuffed to promote adhesion. Existing coatings or gloss levels can significantly influence how PMS 2145 C appears once applied, affecting color perception and coverage. It is recommended to test a sample on your actual part and finish, as sheen and substrate can both impact the final appearance. This is especially important for projects with strict brand consistency requirements.

The finish you select, such as matte, satin, or gloss, affects how Pantone PMS 2145 C will look in your application. Higher gloss or satin finishes can make PMS 2145 C appear more vibrant and saturated, while matte finishes may reduce intensity and make the color seem slightly lighter or duller. This can lead to the perception of a color difference even when the pigment formulation has not changed. To control appearance and meet brand standards, evaluate samples of PMS 2145 C in the finish and lighting conditions where they will be used.

Coverage per spray can of Pantone PMS 2145 C typically ranges from 20 to 25 square feet per can for a single coat on a smooth, primed surface. Highly saturated blues like PMS 2145 C may require more than one coat for full, even coverage, especially over contrasting substrates. Surface texture, application method, and environmental factors will also affect actual coverage. For accurate estimation, measure your project area, consider the number of coats, and allow for some extra to account for over-spray and variations. When in doubt, ordering an extra can helps avoid mid-project color inconsistency.

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 2145 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 2145 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.