Pantone™ PMS 173 U

Pantone PMS 173 U is a color reference, not a paint specification. Safety and VOC characteristics depend on the specific paint product you choose, such as spray paint, epoxy, or urethane.

Always review the Safety Data Sheet for the exact product ordered and follow the handling, ventilation, and application guidance provided. If you have site-specific safety requirements or VOC limits, confirm compatibility before ordering so the correct paint type can be selected.

If you are unsure which paint format is best for matching Pantone PMS 173 U, contact MyPerfectColor with details about your project. Useful information includes the substrate, indoor or outdoor exposure, desired finish, and application method.

This allows the team to recommend an appropriate product that can achieve the Pantone target while meeting your performance and scheduling needs.

Yes. Pantone PMS 173 U targets a specific color, but changing the sheen can alter how that color is perceived. A gloss finish can appear brighter and more saturated, while a matte finish can look softer or darker.

When comparing samples, a matte and gloss version of PMS 173 U may look like different colors even though they are matched to the same Pantone reference. For brand-critical projects, evaluate samples in the intended finish and lighting.

Paint matched to Pantone PMS 173 U is made to order. Production lead time varies based on the paint type selected and current manufacturing volume.

Because these products are custom matched, allow additional time compared to off-the-shelf paints. If you have a fixed deadline, confirm current lead times before placing your 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 173 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 173 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.