Pantone™ PMS 183 U

PMS 183 U is a Pantone reference color, and its appearance can shift depending on lighting and viewing conditions. Different light sources such as daylight, LED, or fluorescent can change how saturated or warm the color appears. This is a normal effect called metamerism.

To reduce surprises, evaluate PMS 183 U under the same lighting where it will be used. If the project is high visibility or requires formal brand approval, ordering a physical sample and reviewing it on the actual substrate and under installed lighting is recommended.

To order PMS 183 U, start by selecting the paint format that fits your application, such as spray paint or another available paint type. Next, choose the desired sheen and quantity.

PMS codes define the color target, not the finish or coating system, so those choices affect how the color will look. For saturated Pantone colors like PMS 183 U, finish selection and coverage expectations are important. If accuracy is critical, consider ordering a sample first to confirm appearance before committing to a full order.

Paint matched to PMS 183 U is made to order. Production lead time depends on the paint format selected and current production volume.

Because Pantone-matched products are custom mixed, they usually require additional time before shipping compared to off-the-shelf items. Planning ahead is important for marketing schedules, especially if samples are needed for approval prior to final 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 183 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 183 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.