Pantone™ PMS 142 U

PMS 142 U is a Pantone reference color, not a paint formula. Pantone books are printed standards, while paint is applied to a substrate with a specific sheen. Differences in material, texture, and lighting mean the painted result will not look identical to the book chip.

For accurate expectations, view a painted sample of PMS 142 U on the actual material you plan to use and under the lighting where it will be installed. This is the best way to confirm visual acceptance before committing to full production.

PMS 142 U is a bright, saturated Pantone color. Colors in this range often have lower hide than neutral tones, which can make the underlying surface influence the final appearance.

Plan for additional coats to achieve uniform color, especially over dark or uneven substrates. Applying a suitable primer and allowing proper dry time between coats will improve consistency and reduce the risk of patchiness.

The correct paint type for PMS 142 U depends on your substrate, exposure conditions, and desired finish. The Pantone code defines the color target only and does not specify the coating system.

If you are unsure which format or product type to use, contact MyPerfectColor with details about the material being painted, whether it is indoors or outdoors, and the sheen you want. This information helps ensure you order a product that meets both color and performance expectations.

Proper surface preparation is essential for consistent results with PMS 142 U. Surfaces should be clean, dry, and free of dust, oils, or residues that could interfere with adhesion.

Light scuffing may be appropriate on smooth surfaces to improve bond, followed by cleaning to remove debris. Always apply a small test area first to confirm adhesion, coverage, and visual appearance before proceeding with the full application.

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 142 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 142 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.