Pantone™ PMS 189 U

PMS 189 U is a Pantone reference color, but its appearance can change based on surface texture. Smooth surfaces reflect light more evenly, which can make PMS 189 U appear cleaner and more saturated. Textured or porous substrates create small shadows and uneven reflectivity, which can make the same color appear darker or less vivid.

For brand-facing work, it is best to evaluate PMS 189 U on the actual material and texture you will use, not just on a smooth test panel.

When applying PMS 189 U spray paint, multiple light coats generally produce a more even and predictable color than one heavy coat. Light coats help reduce streaking, mottling, and uneven gloss that can affect how the color is perceived.

Allow each coat to flash off and become tack-free before applying the next. Avoid rushing the process, as insufficient flash time can change the final appearance and uniformity of the color.

Pantone books are printed reference standards, not painted samples. PMS 189 U in paint form is matched visually to the Pantone reference, but differences in sheen, substrate, and lighting can cause it to look different than the book chip.

For projects requiring brand approval, always compare PMS 189 U paint on the actual substrate and finish under the intended lighting conditions rather than relying solely on the Pantone book.

One spray can of PMS 189 U typically covers about 10 to 12 square feet per coat under average conditions. Actual coverage can vary based on surface texture, application technique, and the number of coats required for uniform hide.

Highly saturated colors like PMS 189 U may need additional coats, especially on darker or textured substrates. Ordering extra cans is recommended to avoid color variation from stretching coverage too thin.

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 189 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 189 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.