Pantone™ PMS 5513 U

PMS 5513 U is a Pantone Matching System color used as a visual reference to communicate an exact brand color target. It is not a paint formula or finish specification. When you order PMS 5513 U paint, the goal is visual alignment to the Pantone standard so that signage, displays, and brand environments look consistent across vendors and materials.

Because PMS colors are appearance standards, factors like sheen, substrate, and lighting can change how PMS 5513 U looks in the real world. For brand-facing work, evaluate the painted sample in the actual environment where it will be seen.

Yes. For PMS 5513 U, ordering a small sample first is strongly recommended when a brand approval or stakeholder signoff is required. A sample lets you confirm the visual match on the real substrate and under the installed lighting before committing to a larger order.

This step helps avoid rework if the color appears lighter, darker, or more muted than expected due to finish choice or surface texture. Sampling is especially important for high-visibility brand elements and permanent installations.

PMS 5513 U is commonly used on prototypes and concept models where visual brand alignment matters. Spray paint is often chosen for even coverage on complex shapes, while brush-in-cap bottles or paint pens can be useful for small parts or detail areas.

For prototypes, focus on appearance rather than durability specifications. Always review the painted part in context to confirm that PMS 5513 U reads correctly alongside other branded elements.

Coverage for PMS 5513 U spray paint depends on surface texture, application method, and the number of coats applied. Smooth, primed surfaces require less paint than rough or porous materials, and brand-facing work often uses multiple light coats for uniform appearance.

When estimating quantity, calculate the total surface area, plan for more than one coat, and include extra material for test panels and color approval. Ordering slightly more paint than the minimum estimate helps avoid delays if additional coverage is needed.

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 5513 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 5513 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.