Pantone™ PMS 172 C

The appearance of Pantone PMS 172 C can change noticeably depending on the chosen finish or sheen. A gloss or semi-gloss finish may make PMS 172 C look brighter and more saturated, while a matte or flat finish tends to soften the color and can reduce its vibrancy. This means the same PMS 172 C formula applied in matte versus gloss can appear like two different colors. For best results, always evaluate a physical sample of PMS 172 C in the intended finish and lighting before finalizing your project.

To order paint matched to Pantone PMS 172 C on MyPerfectColor, start by confirming this is the correct Pantone color for your needs. Then select the desired paint type, product format (such as spray paint, paint pen, or brush-in-cap bottle), and sheen level. Choose the appropriate quantity for your project. Review your selections, especially for finish and format, since these affect final appearance and coverage. Finally, complete the checkout process. If color accuracy is critical, consider ordering a sample first.

Pantone PMS 172 C is often used on prototypes and concept models to assess brand color alignment before full-scale production. When using PMS 172 C in this context, select a paint format that matches your prototyping material and process, such as spray paint for broad coverage or paint pens for detail. It is important to apply the paint to a test piece or sample in the target finish and lighting so stakeholders can review the color as it will appear in real-world branding environments. Confirm coverage and opacity before moving to final prototypes, as highly saturated oranges may require additional coats.

When applying Pantone PMS 172 C to metal or powder-coated components, surface prep is critical. Proper scuffing and cleaning are needed to ensure good paint adhesion. The existing coating and gloss level of the surface can influence how PMS 172 C appears after application, sometimes changing perceived shade or brightness. Always apply a test sample of PMS 172 C to a prepared section and review under project lighting before committing to the final application, especially for high-visibility brand installations.

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 172 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 172 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.