Pantone™ PMS 473 C

PMS 473 C is part of the Pantone PMS system, which serves as a visual color reference and not an exact specification for finish, sheen, or substrate. The Pantone code alone does not account for differences in gloss, texture, or substrate that can occur in existing painted items. Using PMS 473 C as a touch-up specification for an existing coating may lead to visible mismatches in color and finish, so it is not a reliable approach for touch-up or repair work.

When applying PMS 473 C paint to plastics or low-energy surfaces, factors such as adhesion and primer compatibility are crucial. Plastics can vary widely in formulation, and many require specific surface preparation or specialty primers for successful adhesion. It is important to test PMS 473 C paint on your actual plastic material before full production to confirm adhesion and consistent appearance.

PMS 473 C is a moderately light and muted orange-peach color. While it does not have the coverage challenges of very bright or highly saturated Pantone colors, it may still require careful application over a properly primed and uniform base, especially if painting over dark or uneven surfaces. To achieve the intended color impact and avoid undertone shifts, ensure you use the recommended number of coats and surface preparation steps.

To order PMS 473 C on MyPerfectColor, select PMS 473 C from the Pantone PMS color options, then choose your desired paint format such as spray paint, paint pen, or another available option. Next, specify the sheen, quantity, and any needed preferences. Review all selections to confirm they fit your project needs before finalizing your order to ensure brand-consistent results.

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 473 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 473 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.