Pantone™ PMS 137 U

PMS 137 U is a Pantone reference target, not a paint formula. Each order is custom matched to the Pantone standard, so small visual differences can occur between batches.

To keep results as consistent as possible, reorder the same paint type and sheen, and evaluate color using the same reference method each time. If your first order of PMS 137 U was approved against a physical Pantone book or a retained sample, use that same approval target for future runs.

Changing product format, sheen, substrate, or lighting conditions can change how PMS 137 U appears, even if the Pantone reference stays the same.

Sampling is recommended when PMS 137 U will be used in high visibility brand applications, large installations, or projects that require formal brand approval.

Because PMS 137 U is a bright, saturated Pantone color, its appearance can shift based on lighting, substrate, and finish. A sample lets you review the color under real conditions before committing to a full order.

Sampling is especially helpful if PMS 137 U will be applied across multiple materials or viewed under specific lighting environments.

Yes. PMS 137 U is a vivid, high chroma Pantone color, and colors in this range often have lower hide than muted or neutral colors.

You may need additional coats to achieve even coverage and uniform appearance, particularly over darker substrates or uneven surfaces. Using a compatible primer or base coat can help improve consistency.

Coverage results can vary by product type and sheen, so reviewing a sample is the best way to confirm expectations before full production.

The best paint type for PMS 137 U depends on your substrate, environment, and finish goals. Different products can change how bright or saturated the color appears.

If you are unsure which format is appropriate, contact MyPerfectColor with details about the surface, indoor or outdoor exposure, and desired sheen. This helps ensure the PMS 137 U match is appropriate for your specific application.

Choosing the correct product upfront reduces approval risk and helps avoid reorders or unexpected appearance differences.

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 137 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 137 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.