Pantone™ PMS 813 U

Pantone PMS 813 U is a bright, highly saturated color. Colors in this range often have lower hide than muted tones, meaning the underlying surface can influence the final appearance.

When applying a Pantone match like PMS 813 U, plan for additional coats to achieve uniform color and opacity, especially on dark or uneven substrates. Applying a suitable primer and allowing proper flash time between coats can help produce a more consistent result.

When painting metal or existing powder-coated parts to match Pantone PMS 813 U, surface preparation is critical. Clean the surface thoroughly and scuff as needed so the new coating can adhere properly.

The color and gloss level of the existing coating can affect how PMS 813 U appears once applied. For brand-critical projects, it is recommended to test the Pantone match on a prepared sample part before committing to full production.

Safety and VOC characteristics are determined by the specific paint product and format selected, not by the Pantone PMS 813 U color itself.

Always review the Safety Data Sheet for the exact product you are ordering and follow recommended handling, ventilation, and application guidelines. Requirements can vary between spray paint, brush-applied paints, and other available formats.

Sampling is strongly recommended for Pantone PMS 813 U when the project is highly visible, tied to brand approval, or involves large quantities or multiple substrates.

Because lighting, surface texture, and finish can change how saturated colors appear, reviewing a physical sample helps confirm acceptance before full production. This is especially important for permanent installations or environments with controlled brand standards.

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 813 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 813 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.