Pantone™ PMS 190 U

Pantone PMS 190 U is a visual color standard, not a paint formula. Any paint matched to PMS 190 U is a best visual match to the Pantone reference under standard viewing conditions. Differences in substrate, finish, film thickness, and lighting can change how close the match appears.

Highly saturated Pantone colors like PMS 190 U can be more sensitive to these variables. For brand critical work, ordering a sample and reviewing it on the actual substrate and under installed lighting helps confirm acceptance before full production.

When using PMS 190 U across larger areas, consistent application matters. Plan for uniform spray distance, overlap, and coat count to avoid patchy appearance or striping.

Bright and saturated Pantone colors often require additional coats to achieve even hide. Applying test panels first and confirming coverage before the final application helps maintain a consistent brand appearance across the entire surface.

VOC content and safety requirements depend on the specific paint product and format selected, not the Pantone color itself. Always review the Safety Data Sheet for the exact product you are ordering.

Follow standard paint handling practices, including proper ventilation, personal protective equipment, and storage guidelines. This is especially important for spray-applied products used in enclosed or temporary environments.

Pantone PMS 190 U can be matched into different paint types, but performance depends on where it will be used. For interior brand displays or exhibits, select a product intended for controlled indoor environments.

For exterior or exposed applications, choose a paint formulated for outdoor conditions such as UV exposure and weather. Confirming the environment first helps ensure the PMS 190 U color performs as expected over time.

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 190 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 190 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.