Pantone™ PMS 393 U

PMS 393 U is a Pantone PMS reference color, and like all colors it can appear to shift depending on lighting and viewing conditions. Different light sources can emphasize or mute certain color components, which can change how bright or saturated PMS 393 U appears.

To reduce surprises, evaluate a painted sample of PMS 393 U under the same lighting where it will be displayed or installed. Viewing the color under multiple light sources before final approval helps confirm it meets brand expectations in real-world conditions.

Proper surface preparation helps PMS 393 U match as accurately and consistently as possible. Surfaces should be clean, dry, and free of dust, oils, or residues that could interfere with adhesion.

Light scuffing can improve adhesion on smooth substrates when appropriate. Before committing to a full application, apply a small test area to confirm coverage, appearance, and compatibility with the substrate.

For PMS 393 U, multiple light coats generally produce a more even and visually consistent finish than a single heavy coat. Light coats help manage coverage and reduce the risk of runs or uneven color density.

Allow adequate flash time between coats so each layer can set before the next is applied. This approach supports better color development and a smoother final appearance, especially for brand-facing displays and signage.

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 393 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 393 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.