What is a PMS Color Match?
PMS stands for Pantone Matching System — a universal color coding system that assigns a unique number to every imaginable color. These codes are typically 3–4 digit numbers, though some colors (like "Process Blue") have names instead.
If color consistency matters to your brand, knowing your PMS code is the single most reliable way to ensure it.
Why PMS Color Matching Matters
Brands often have dedicated PMS colors built into their identity guidelines. For example, Microsoft's blue corresponds to PMS 279 — and Microsoft mandates that exact code across all printed materials to maintain brand consistency.
If you're ordering promotional products and need your imprint color to precisely match your logo, specifying a PMS code eliminates guesswork. This is especially important when ordering multiple different products — PMS ensures uniformity across all of them.
How to Request a PMS Match on Your Order
Know Your PMS Code?
Select "PMS Match" as your imprint color option and enter the specific PMS code in the order comments. We'll match it exactly.
Don't Know Your Code?
No problem — just share your logo file with us and we'll identify the closest PMS match for you at no charge.
Note on Custom PMS Mixing
If your specific PMS color is not available in our standard stock, we may need to custom-mix the ink. An additional charge may apply in these cases. We'll always communicate any extra cost before proceeding — no surprises.
Not sure which PMS code is yours?Browse the full Pantone color chart to find your exact match, or send us your logo and we'll look it up for you.
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