Pantone™ PMS 803 C

Pantone PMS 803 C is defined by its unique code, where 'PMS' means Pantone Matching System and '803 C' is the specific identifier for this fluorescent yellow. The exact code ensures correct color targeting for brand consistency. When ordering PMS 803 C, always specify the full code including the 'C' suffix if your standard requires it. Do not rely on just the color name or a description, since Pantone has several similar yellows with different codes and visual results. Cross-check your project specs and any brand guidelines to confirm the code matches your needs.

Pantone PMS 803 C paint can be produced with expedited lead times. When timing is critical, select expedited production during checkout if available. If your deadline is fixed or very tight, it is strongly recommended to contact MyPerfectColor directly to confirm if your schedule can be met before placing the order. Not all expedited requests can be accommodated for every product type, so a direct confirmation is the best way to avoid delays for PMS 803 C projects.

Yes, PMS 803 C is a highly fluorescent and vivid yellow with lower opacity than standard yellow paints. This means that more coats may be necessary to achieve complete and uniform color, especially over dark or uneven substrates. Expect to use additional paint compared to conventional yellows to reach the full brightness and coverage that PMS 803 C is known for. Proper surface priming and confirming application results with a sample before full-scale work is recommended for best brand consistency.

Pantone PMS 803 C paint is intended for visual brand matching on new projects, such as displays, signage, or prototypes where visual alignment with the Pantone reference is the goal. For touch-up grade results on an existing part or installation, the best path is to send a physical part to MyPerfectColor for a custom match. Pantone codes specify a visual standard, but they do not guarantee a perfect match for all substrates or finishes in touch-up scenarios. Sending a part allows for the closest match to the specific material and wear conditions present.

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 803 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 803 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.