Pantone™ PMS 165 U

Yes. PMS 165 U targets the same Pantone color regardless of finish, but sheen changes how the color is perceived. Gloss finishes reflect more light and often appear brighter and more saturated, while matte or flat finishes absorb more light and can look darker or less vivid.

Because of this, a matte sample of PMS 165 U can appear different from a gloss sample even though the color target is the same. When brand accuracy matters, always evaluate samples in the same finish and lighting conditions as the final application.

Paint matched to PMS 165 U is made to order rather than pulled from shelf stock. Production lead time depends on the paint type, finish, quantity, and current production volume.

Most Pantone-matched paint orders begin processing after the order is placed and color matching is completed. If your project has a fixed deadline or requires coordination with a marketing or display schedule, it is best to confirm timing before ordering.

PMS 165 U is part of the Pantone Matching System, which is a color communication standard used to create consistent brand experiences. It allows designers, fabricators, and marketers to specify a clear color target that can be reproduced across different vendors and materials.

When PMS 165 U is used for displays, signage, or branded environments, the goal is visual consistency rather than matching a previous painted surface. This helps ensure the color supports a recognizable and cohesive brand identity.

Start by selecting PMS 165 U as the color reference, then choose the paint format that fits your application, such as spray paint or another available format. Next, select the desired finish and quantity.

Before ordering, confirm that the chosen finish, substrate, and lighting conditions align with how the color will be viewed. For high-visibility or brand-critical projects, ordering a sample first can help validate appearance before committing to a full production order.

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 165 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 165 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.