Pantone™ PMS 2190 C

Matching PMS 2190 C can be challenging because it is a vivid, highly saturated blue. These qualities make small shifts in finish, substrate, or lighting more noticeable. MyPerfectColor uses calibrated equipment and strict controls to target the specified PMS 2190 C reference, but you should expect some variation compared to ink, digital, or fabric samples. For best results, always evaluate PMS 2190 C under your intended lighting and on a sample of your actual substrate. Choosing the correct gloss level and ordering a sample for approval can help ensure your brand and visual requirements are met.

PMS 2190 C is available in several formats, including custom spray paint, paint pens, and brush-in-cap bottles. Other options such as epoxy, urethane, or interior and exterior housepaint may also be available, depending on your intended use. The best format for PMS 2190 C depends on your project requirements: choose spray paint for even application on signage or displays, paint pens for detail work, or brush-in-cap bottles for small test areas. If surface durability or specific material compatibility is a concern, check available product types and consider ordering samples for evaluation before purchasing larger quantities.

PMS 2190 C is part of the Pantone Matching System, which is a unique standardized palette. Other paint brands have their own color systems and formulas, and direct cross-referencing to a vivid Pantone color like PMS 2190 C is not reliable. Close matches may exist but are rarely exact, especially for bright, clean blues. For projects that require brand consistency or precise color representation, always specify PMS 2190 C directly and use products formulated to match this exact reference.

When applying PMS 2190 C to metal or powder-coated parts, surface preparation is important. Scuff and clean the substrate thoroughly to ensure proper adhesion. The color and gloss of any existing finish can affect the final appearance of PMS 2190 C, and differences in sheen may change its perceived saturation and depth. If your application has strict brand or visual requirements, test the color on your actual substrate and finish to confirm it meets your needs before committing to production quantities.

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 2190 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 2190 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.