Pantone™ PMS 160 U

PMS 160 U is defined by a Pantone printed reference, not by a specific lighting environment. Different light sources change how color is perceived, which can make PMS 160 U appear warmer, cooler, brighter, or duller depending on the conditions.

To reduce surprises, evaluate a physical sample of PMS 160 U under the same lighting where it will be displayed or installed. If the color will be seen under mixed or changing light, review it in those conditions before approving production.

PMS 160 U is defined by a Pantone printed reference viewed under controlled lighting. When you see it under different light sources such as daylight, LED, or fluorescent, the perceived color can shift due to metamerism.

For best results, evaluate any painted sample of PMS 160 U under the same lighting and viewing conditions where it will be used. This helps confirm that the appearance meets brand expectations in the real environment, not just under neutral or studio lighting.

A standard Pantone PMS match for PMS 160 U is appropriate when the Pantone reference itself is the color target. This is common for brand-facing applications like signage, displays, exhibits, prototypes, and marketing installations.

In these scenarios, visual alignment to the Pantone book matters more than matching an existing surface or coating. The goal is brand consistency, not replication of a previously applied finish.

Ordering a standard Pantone match for PMS 160 U is appropriate when the Pantone PMS reference itself is the color target. This is common for brand-facing displays, signage, exhibits, prototypes, and marketing installations.

In these cases, visual alignment to the Pantone standard is the goal, rather than matching an existing painted surface. A Pantone-based match provides a consistent color target across vendors and materials when brand accuracy matters most.

PMS 160 U is a color communication standard, not a full coating specification. It does not define sheen, film build, substrate, or application method, all of which affect appearance.

Because of this, a Pantone match to PMS 160 U cannot reliably blend into an existing painted or coated surface. Even small differences in finish or material can make the color stand out rather than disappear.

PMS 160 U is a color communication standard, not a specification for an existing coating. It does not define sheen, substrate, film build, or application method, all of which strongly affect appearance.

Because of this, a Pantone match to PMS 160 U should not be expected to visually blend into an existing finish. Pantone PMS colors are best used when the reference itself is the target, not as a proxy for matching a previously applied product.

Start by selecting PMS 160 U as your color reference. Then choose the paint format and sheen that fit your project requirements, such as spray paint or another available option for branding and display use.

Confirm quantity based on coverage needs, keeping in mind that saturated Pantone colors like PMS 160 U may require additional coats for uniform appearance. If approval is critical, consider ordering a sample first to review color and finish under your actual lighting.

Start by confirming that PMS 160 U is the correct Pantone reference for your project. Then select the paint format that fits your application, such as spray paint or another available option for branding and display use.

Choose the sheen, quantity, and any required options carefully, as these choices affect appearance. If the project is high visibility, ordering a sample first allows you to review coverage and color appearance under your actual lighting before committing to full quantities.

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 160 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 160 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.