Pantone™ PMS 483 C

PMS 483 C as shown in a Pantone book is a reference standard intended for ink on paper under controlled lighting. When reproduced in paint, factors such as the finish (matte, satin, gloss), substrate (metal, plastic, wood, etc.), and lighting can all affect the appearance of PMS 483 C. For critical brand applications, it is best to evaluate a painted sample of PMS 483 C on the actual material and with the intended sheen under project lighting. This approach ensures alignment with brand expectations rather than relying on a side-by-side comparison to the printed swatch.

If you have a tight deadline for a project requiring PMS 483 C, expedited production options are available during checkout. For critical dates or if you need guaranteed delivery timing, contact MyPerfectColor before ordering to confirm lead times and ensure your requirements can be met.

PMS 483 C is a dark, muted brown and generally provides good hide, but the final result can be affected by the substrate color, texture, and chosen paint type. Even with darker colors like PMS 483 C, applying a primer or additional coats could be necessary for full, uniform coverage and brand-accurate appearance, especially over light or uneven surfaces. Always test PMS 483 C on your actual materials to confirm coverage before full-scale application.

Using a primer with PMS 483 C depends on the surface, paint type, and project requirements. Primers are especially important when coating bare, porous, or challenging substrates like raw metal, plastic, or wood, or when strong adhesion and color uniformity are necessary. A proper primer can help PMS 483 C achieve consistent color and durability. If you are unsure about your material or project needs, refer to the paint type guidance or contact MyPerfectColor for recommendations.

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 483 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 483 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.