Pantone™ PMS 1797 U

PMS 1797 U is a Pantone reference color, not a finish specification, so evaluation under real conditions is important before large installations. For retail or pop-up environments, order a physical sample in the intended paint format and apply it to the actual substrate. Review the color under the installed lighting, since brightness and saturation can shift significantly with light type and intensity. This step helps confirm brand acceptance and reduces the risk of surprises once the space is built out.

Sheen can noticeably change how PMS 1797 U appears. Glossier finishes tend to look brighter and more saturated under direct lighting, while flatter finishes can appear deeper and slightly muted. Choose sheen based on viewing distance, lighting, and the surface being painted, then confirm with a sample. If brand approval is required, always submit the sample in the exact sheen planned for production.

Yes. PMS 1797 U is commonly used for prototypes and concept models where visual brand alignment is the goal. Select a paint format that matches the scale and material of the model, such as spray paint for even coverage or small-format paints for detail work. Review the prototype under presentation lighting and treat it as a visual reference, not a guarantee that the color will appear identical across all future materials.

Plastics vary widely, and some low-surface-energy materials may not accept paint without proper preparation. PMS 1797 U can be matched in paint, but adhesion often depends on using the correct primer or surface treatment for the specific plastic. Always test the full system, including primer and topcoat, on the actual material before production to confirm adhesion, appearance, and durability.

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 1797 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 1797 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.