Pantone™ PMS 173 C

Surface texture can significantly change how Pantone PMS 173 C is perceived in real-world applications. Rough or uneven textures scatter light and create shadowing, which may make PMS 173 C appear darker and less saturated. On glossy, smooth surfaces, the color may look more vivid and consistent due to even reflectivity. When brand consistency and color accuracy are essential, test PMS 173 C on your actual substrate to see how surface texture influences its appearance.

The finish selected for Pantone PMS 173 C will noticeably affect its visual impact in brand and marketing applications. A glossy finish increases perceived saturation and brightness, making the orange-red look more intense and lively. Matte finishes reduce reflections and can mute the color, resulting in a softer or slightly darker appearance. Satin falls between these effects. Always evaluate PMS 173 C in your intended finish and lighting environment to confirm it aligns with brand expectations.

Proper surface preparation is essential for achieving uniform, brand-consistent results with PMS 173 C. Start by cleaning and degreasing all surfaces to remove contaminants. Lightly scuff or abrade glossy or smooth substrates to promote adhesion if appropriate. Be sure to remove dust or residue before coating. For saturated colors like PMS 173 C, uneven or improperly prepped surfaces may lead to streaking or poor coverage. Always test a small area to confirm adhesion and color appearance prior to full production.

Sampling Pantone PMS 173 C is strongly advised for high-visibility brand environments, large installations, or projects involving diverse substrates. Lighting conditions and material properties can noticeably impact how PMS 173 C looks in the final application. Sampling allows you to confirm that the color performs as expected in your real-world conditions and meets brand criteria before making larger commitments.

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 173 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 173 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.