Pantone™ PMS 5523 U

Ordering a Pantone PMS 5523 U paint match means you are asking for paint mixed to visually match the Pantone PMS 5523 U color reference. Pantone PMS is a standardized color communication system, not a paint formula, coating process, or finish specification.

The paint you receive is a best visual match to the Pantone reference under standard viewing conditions. Differences in sheen, substrate, application method, and lighting can all affect how PMS 5523 U appears in real use. Because of this, Pantone PMS colors are best treated as visual targets rather than exact, measurable formulas.

The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is tied to the specific paint product and chemistry, not to the Pantone PMS 5523 U color code itself. The same color can be made in different paint types, each with its own SDS.

After selecting the paint format or product for PMS 5523 U, you can find the correct SDS in the SDS library for that product. If you are reviewing safety or compliance requirements, always reference the SDS for the exact paint type you are ordering.

When using Pantone PMS 5523 U in pop-ups or retail environments, evaluate the color under the actual lighting where it will be installed. Lighting type and intensity can noticeably change how this Pantone color is perceived.

For larger or high-visibility installations, ordering a sample and reviewing it on the real substrate is recommended before full production. Also consider durability needs based on handling, transport, and display duration, and select a paint format and finish appropriate for those conditions.

Pantone PMS 5523 U can be matched into paints that may be applied to plastics, but plastics vary widely in composition and surface energy. Some plastics require special surface preparation or a specific primer to achieve proper adhesion.

Before production, test the PMS 5523 U paint system on the actual plastic you plan to use. This helps confirm adhesion, appearance, and durability, and reduces the risk of failure when applied at scale.

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 5523 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 5523 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.