Pantone™ PMS 7403 U

PMS 7403 U is a Pantone PMS color target, not a material-specific formula. When applied to different substrates like plastic, metal, or wood, the appearance can change due to absorption, surface texture, and reflectivity. Smooth, non-porous materials often appear brighter and cleaner, while porous or textured surfaces can soften or dull the color.

Because PMS 7403 U is often used for brand-facing elements, it is best to evaluate the color on the actual material used in the final build rather than relying on how it appears on a different substrate.

Sampling PMS 7403 U is recommended for large or high-visibility brand projects, multi-material builds, or any installation that requires formal brand approval. Lighting conditions, surface finish, and substrate choice can all affect how this color is perceived once installed.

Reviewing a sample under real lighting and on the final material helps reduce approval risk before committing to full production.

You should always order using the full Pantone code PMS 7403 U. The code defines the exact color target, including the series suffix. Color names alone can be ambiguous and may lead to ordering the wrong reference.

Using the complete code ensures the color is matched to the correct Pantone standard rather than a similarly named or different-series color.

Coverage for PMS 7403 U spray paint depends on surface texture, application method, and the number of coats required. Smooth, sealed surfaces generally cover more efficiently, while porous or darker substrates may need additional coats for uniform color.

Highly saturated Pantone colors like PMS 7403 U can have lower hide, so planning extra material is recommended, especially for brand-critical applications.

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 7403 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 7403 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.