Pantone™ PMS 149 U

PMS 149 U is a Pantone reference color, but its perceived appearance changes with surface texture. Smooth surfaces reflect light more evenly, which can make PMS 149 U appear brighter and more saturated. Textured or rough surfaces create micro-shadows and scatter light, often making the same color look darker or less vivid.

If brand accuracy matters, evaluate PMS 149 U on the actual substrate and texture you plan to use, not just on a flat sample.

For PMS 149 U, proper surface preparation helps achieve consistent color and adhesion. Surfaces should be clean, dry, and free of dust, grease, or residues that could interfere with coating performance. Light scuffing may be appropriate on smooth substrates to promote adhesion.

Because Pantone colors are visually evaluated, applying a small test area after preparation is recommended to confirm appearance before completing the full application.

PMS 149 U is a bright, saturated Pantone color, and colors in this range often have lower hide than neutral tones. This means additional coats may be needed to achieve a uniform, solid appearance, especially over dark or contrasting substrates.

Plan for coverage testing on your specific surface so you can confirm the number of coats required to reach acceptable visual consistency.

PMS 149 U defines the color target, but the paint type should be selected based on where the color will be used. For interior brand displays or exhibits, an interior paint type is typically appropriate. For outdoor signage or installations exposed to weather and sunlight, an exterior-rated paint is recommended.

Selecting the correct paint type ensures PMS 149 U maintains its intended appearance under the expected environmental conditions.

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 149 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 149 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.