Pantone™ PMS 5517 C

When specifying Pantone PMS 5517 C for prototypes or concept models, choose a paint format that best reflects your production methods, such as spray paint or paint pens. Always verify color appearance by comparing both a physical Pantone reference and a painted sample in your intended lighting and finish. This lets you confirm that PMS 5517 C matches visual brand targets before proceeding with larger-scale work. Testing in context helps ensure your prototype aligns with marketing expectations for color consistency.

If you plan to use PMS 5517 C on plastics or hard-to-coat surfaces, be aware that proper adhesion may require special primers or surface preparation. Plastic materials can vary widely, and some may resist conventional paints. Test PMS 5517 C paint on your actual plastic substrate before full production to check for adhesion and finish quality. Use recommended primers if available to ensure durable, brand-accurate results.

The sheen or finish you select for PMS 5517 C can change how the color is perceived. Gloss or semi-gloss finishes tend to make PMS 5517 C appear slightly crisper and brighter, which may support high-visibility brand elements. Matte finishes emphasize the color's soft and subdued quality, which can be useful for minimizing visual distraction. Always consider your project's substrate and viewing environment when selecting a sheen, and review a physical sample of PMS 5517 C in the final finish before making a final decision.

Pantone PMS 5517 C is a light, muted color, so coverage performance is generally moderate compared to highly saturated hues. Still, visual results may depend on substrate color, surface texture, and chosen paint format. For best results, apply PMS 5517 C over a primed or white base to achieve uniform coverage and consistent color alignment with brand standards. Testing first on a sample or mock-up can help set expectations for required coats and final appearance.

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 5517 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 5517 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.