Pantone™ PMS 223 C

Ordering Pantone PMS 223 C as a paint color match means you are requesting paint that visually matches the Pantone PMS 223 C color standard. Pantone PMS colors are defined by printed reference guides, not by specific paint formulas, finishes, or materials. The paint you receive is custom matched to the visual standard of PMS 223 C, but factors such as substrate, finish, and lighting may influence the final appearance. Always evaluate a physical sample next to your Pantone guide under actual lighting conditions before full-scale use.

Using a primer for Pantone PMS 223 C is recommended whenever you are painting over bare substrates, dramatic color changes, or surfaces prone to poor adhesion. Primer helps promote adhesion, blocks stains, and may improve hide, especially for saturated colors like PMS 223 C. Highly absorbent, glossy, or dark surfaces benefit the most. The specific primer required depends on your substrate and paint type, so review product instructions or consult with your paint supplier if you are unsure.

For prototypes or concept models, ordering Pantone PMS 223 C in the intended paint format allows you to evaluate color alignment before final production. Use the same substrate and finish that are planned for your application, and review the result under your project''s actual lighting. Testing with spray paint or other formats ensures the color and vibrancy of PMS 223 C meet your visual goals and gives stakeholders a realistic preview of final branded elements.

One spray can of Pantone PMS 223 C usually covers about 20 to 25 square feet with one light coat. Highly saturated colors like PMS 223 C may require additional coats for full uniformity and vibrancy, especially over contrasting base colors. To estimate quantity for your project, calculate the total surface area and plan for at least two coats, adjusting upward for porous or dark substrates. When coverage is critical, testing a sample on your actual material is the best way to confirm needs.

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 223 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 223 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.