Pantone™ PMS 193 U

PMS 193 U is a Pantone reference color, not a single paint formula, so its appearance can change depending on the material it is applied to.

Different substrates absorb and reflect light differently. Smooth, non-porous materials like metal or plastic typically make PMS 193 U appear cleaner and more saturated, while porous or textured surfaces like wood can soften the color or reduce perceived depth.

For brand-critical projects, evaluate PMS 193 U on the actual materials used in the final build before full production. This helps confirm that the color meets expectations across all components.

Ordering a standard Pantone PMS 193 U match is appropriate when the Pantone reference itself is the color target.

This is common for brand-facing applications such as displays, signage, exhibits, prototypes, and marketing installations where visual alignment to the Pantone system is the priority.

If the goal is to match an existing painted surface or a specific material finish rather than the Pantone reference, a standard PMS match may not be the right choice.

Pantone color books are printed reference standards, while paint is a liquid coating applied to real-world surfaces.

When comparing PMS 193 U paint to a Pantone book, expect differences caused by sheen, substrate, film thickness, and lighting. A painted surface may appear lighter, darker, or more saturated than the printed chip depending on these factors.

The most reliable evaluation is to apply the paint to the intended material and review it under the lighting conditions where it will be seen.

PMS 193 U is available as custom spray paint and other paint formats for branding and display applications.

Common options include spray paint for even coverage on displays, paint pens for controlled marking, and brush-in-cap bottles for small parts or detail work. Other coatings may be offered depending on the application.

Choosing the right format depends on the size of the project, the substrate, and the level of control needed during application.

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 193 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 193 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.