Pantone™ PMS 353 U

Yes. PMS 353 U is matched to the same Pantone color target regardless of finish, but the sheen you choose can change how the color appears.

Glossier finishes reflect more light and can make PMS 353 U look brighter and more saturated. Matte or flat finishes absorb more light and can make the same color look softer or darker. When comparing samples, a matte PMS 353 U and a gloss PMS 353 U can look like different colors even though the formula is matched to the same Pantone reference.

If appearance under specific lighting is critical, consider ordering a sample in the exact finish you plan to use.

PMS 353 U is a Pantone color standard, not a paint product specification. Choosing the right paint type depends on where and how the color will be used.

Before ordering, consider the substrate, whether the application is indoors or outdoors, the desired finish, and how the surface will be viewed. Sharing this information with MyPerfectColor allows the team to recommend an appropriate paint format for achieving a reliable visual match to PMS 353 U.

This step helps reduce the risk of ordering a product that is not suited for your application or expectations.

PMS 353 U paint is custom produced, so lead time is based on production rather than inventory.

If you are working toward a fixed deadline, expedited production options may be available during checkout. For time-sensitive projects, contacting MyPerfectColor before ordering is the best way to confirm whether your required ship date can be met.

Confirming timing in advance helps avoid delays on marketing, display, or brand rollout schedules.

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 353 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 353 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.