Pantone™ PMS 153 U

Always order by the full Pantone code, PMS 153 U, rather than relying on a color name alone. The code identifies the exact Pantone reference target, while names can be reused or interpreted differently across systems.

Including the suffix "U" is critical because it indicates the uncoated Pantone standard. Ordering PMS 153 without the U or with a different suffix can result in a different color target and a visible mismatch.

Reorders of PMS 153 U can be visually consistent when you keep key variables the same. Use the same product type, sheen, and application method each time, and reference the same Pantone standard for approval.

Changes in finish, substrate, or lighting can affect how the color appears, even if the Pantone target is the same. For critical brand work, approving a physical sample and keeping it as a reference helps manage expectations for future runs.

Start with a clean, dry surface. Remove dust, oils, and residues using an appropriate cleaner or degreaser, then allow the surface to fully dry.

Light scuffing can improve adhesion on smooth substrates, followed by removing any sanding residue. Before full application, apply a small test area to confirm adhesion, coverage, and appearance under your actual lighting.

Sampling is recommended when PMS 153 U will be used in high-visibility brand applications, large installations, or projects requiring formal brand approval.

It is also wise to sample when applying the color to a new substrate or when lighting conditions may influence perception. Reviewing a sample in context helps confirm coverage, finish, and visual alignment before committing to full production.

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 153 U. 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 153 U 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.