Pantone™ PMS 2196 C

When specifying PMS 2196 C for pop-ups or retail displays, plan for durability, consistent color, and evaluation under the lighting that the final display will be viewed in. Because PMS 2196 C is a deeply saturated, low LRV color, it may need multiple coats for full hide, especially over lighter or inconsistent substrates. Sampling the color on the actual material and viewing it under final lighting is recommended before starting a large installation, as both substrate and lighting can influence perceived depth and vibrancy. This ensures PMS 2196 C supports your brand goals by appearing as intended throughout the installation.

The sheen or finish you choose for PMS 2196 C can noticeably impact the color's vibrancy and visual effect. Gloss and satin finishes will often increase the perceived saturation and depth of PMS 2196 C, making the blue-violet appear more vivid under strong lighting. Matte or flat finishes can reduce glare but may make the color look a bit softer or darker. When choosing a finish, consider viewing distance, the type of surface, and the goal for visual impact. Always test a small area to verify you are satisfied with the appearance under your project's lighting and material conditions before proceeding.

To accurately approve PMS 2196 C as part of a brand or marketing installation, compare color samples on the same substrate and finish intended for final use, and evaluate after coatings have fully dried or cured. Use consistent lighting, ideally matching the final installation environment. Even small differences in lighting or material can change how PMS 2196 C looks, so keep conditions as close as possible to the deployment setting during approvals. This approach helps avoid surprises and supports confident brand color decisions.

For best results with PMS 2196 C, ensure surfaces are thoroughly cleaned to remove dust, grease, or other contaminants. Degrease areas as needed, and lightly scuff glossy surfaces to promote adhesion. Always allow surfaces to dry fully. If possible, do a test spot application of PMS 2196 C in the chosen finish and format on your actual substrate to check both adhesion and color appearance before beginning full-scale application. Proper prep supports color accuracy and uniform coverage, which is especially important for saturated colors like PMS 2196 C.

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 2196 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 2196 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.