Pantone™ PMS 175 U

PMS 175 U is a Pantone color reference, not a finish specification. Gloss, satin, and matte finishes can make the same color appear different once applied.

Higher gloss finishes typically look brighter and more saturated under light, while matte finishes can appear slightly darker or softer. Satin finishes often fall in between. If visual brand accuracy is critical, especially under specific lighting, apply a small test sample of PMS 175 U in the exact finish you plan to use and review it in the installed environment before committing.

Proper surface preparation helps PMS 175 U apply evenly and look consistent. Start by making sure the surface is clean, dry, and free of dust, oils, or residues. Degreasing may be needed on plastics or metals.

Light scuffing can improve adhesion on smooth surfaces, followed by removing any sanding residue. Always apply a test spot to confirm adhesion and appearance on your specific substrate before full application.

Safety and VOC characteristics depend on the specific paint product and format selected for PMS 175 U. Always review the Safety Data Sheet for the exact product you are using.

Use paint in well-ventilated areas, follow handling and storage instructions, and wear appropriate personal protective equipment as recommended by the manufacturer. Do not assume all Pantone matched paints share the same safety or VOC profile.

When applying PMS 175 U across larger surfaces, consistency is key. Plan your application so coats overlap evenly and maintain the same spray distance or application technique throughout.

Highly saturated Pantone colors may require additional coats to achieve full hide and even color. Apply coats consistently, avoid stopping mid-panel, and allow proper flash time between coats to reduce patchiness or visible variation.

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 175 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 175 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.