Pantone™ PMS 573 U

Pantone PMS 573 U is a standardized color reference used to communicate an exact brand color target. When your brand standards specify PMS 573 U, the intent is visual consistency across marketing materials, displays, signage, and environments.

The PMS code defines the color appearance, not a specific paint formula or finish. When ordering paint matched to PMS 573 U, the goal is to visually align with the Pantone reference under typical viewing conditions so brand elements look consistent across vendors and materials.

The Pantone PMS 573 U color reference stays the same, but the paint type should be selected based on where the painted item will be used. For indoor displays, exhibits, or prototypes, interior paint types are typically appropriate. For items exposed to weather, sunlight, or temperature changes, an exterior-rated paint is the better choice.

Selecting the correct paint type ensures performance for the environment while keeping PMS 573 U as the visual color target. The color match focuses on appearance, not on making interior and exterior paints chemically identical.

When reviewing a PMS 573 U paint match, compare samples under consistent lighting and on the same substrate whenever possible. Differences in lighting or material can make the color appear lighter, darker, or more muted than expected.

Allow painted samples to fully dry and cure before approval. Fresh paint can shift slightly as it dries, and approving too early can lead to surprises once the final pieces are complete.

Like many Pantone brand colors, PMS 573 U may require multiple coats to achieve uniform coverage, especially on contrasting substrates. Saturation and brightness can influence how well the color hides the surface underneath.

Using an appropriate undercoat or primer can improve uniformity and reduce the number of finish coats needed. Planning for coverage upfront helps avoid uneven appearance on brand-facing displays and visual elements.

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 573 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 573 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.