Pantone™ PMS 162 C

Pantone PMS 162 C defines a precise brand color target, but it does not specify sheen, substrate, or product history. Because real-world finishes vary in gloss, aging, and material type, using PMS 162 C as a touch-up reference may result in visible mismatches. For consistent appearance on repairs or legacy parts, it is best to match to a sample or the original coating, not just the Pantone code.

Before using PMS 162 C on metal or powder-coated surfaces, make sure all surfaces are clean and lightly scuffed to promote adhesion. Existing coatings, especially gloss or textured finishes, can influence the way PMS 162 C will look. Always evaluate a sample first, as finish and base color can shift the final appearance compared to expectations from a Pantone book.

PMS 162 C is a light, warm, and moderately saturated color. Light colors like this may require additional coats, especially over dark or non-uniform substrates, to achieve even coverage and true color. For best results, use a recommended primer and plan for extra coats to ensure brand-accurate appearance and strong visibility.

The choice between matte and gloss for PMS 162 C can impact brand presentation. Matte finishes reduce glare and can appear softer, which may work well for close-up viewing or when subtlety is needed. Gloss finishes amplify the color's vibrancy and visual punch, which is often preferred for displays viewed from a distance or under strong lighting. Consider your lighting and desired visual impact before selecting a finish for PMS 162 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 162 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 162 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.