Pantone™ PMS 5743 C

For PMS 5743 C, always compare paint samples under the same type of lighting you expect in the final installation, as this color's subdued olive tone can shift with lighting changes. Use the same substrate and finish for all samples, and allow all coatings to fully dry and cure before judging the color. Viewing inconsistencies or judging wet paint may lead to incorrect color approval decisions.

Primer needs for PMS 5743 C depend on the surface you are coating, the paint type you select, and the conditions the final product will face. If you are painting over uncoated metal, bare wood, plastic, or surfaces with stains, a primer is usually recommended for better adhesion and consistent color. Dark colors like PMS 5743 C can be sensitive to primer color, so follow any provided primer guidance to ensure uniformity. If you are unsure, review MyPerfectColor's primer recommendations or consult with your project manager.

PMS 5743 C is specified as a Pantone PMS color to act as a visual standard for branding, displays, and environmental graphics. Using this exact color code helps different teams and vendors deliver consistently branded components, even across multiple materials and locations. This reduces the risk of noticeable color differences in your brand presence, as everyone refers to the same recognizable color target.

One standard spray can of PMS 5743 C typically covers about 20 square feet per coat. Actual coverage will vary based on the texture and porosity of your surface, spray technique, and number of coats required. Because PMS 5743 C is a very dark, muted color, extra coats may be needed for full hide, especially over light or contrasting substrates. Estimate coverage based on your specific project needs and allow for additional cans if a uniform finish is critical.

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 5743 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 5743 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.