Pantone™ PMS 227 U

PMS 227 U is a specific Pantone Matching System color code. The number 227 identifies the color target, and the suffix U means it was originally defined on uncoated paper.

When ordering paint, always reference the full code PMS 227 U, not just a color name. Pantone names can be informal, but the code and suffix are what define the intended standard. Omitting the U or substituting a different suffix can result in a noticeably different match.

Sheen has a direct impact on how PMS 227 U is perceived. Higher sheen finishes tend to look darker and more saturated, while lower sheen finishes can appear slightly lighter and less intense.

Choose sheen based on viewing distance, substrate, and how critical color intensity is for your application. If brand approval is required, it is best to evaluate PMS 227 U in the actual sheen on the intended surface before committing to full production.

PMS 227 U is a vivid, saturated Pantone color, which makes accurate matching more challenging than neutral tones. Differences in substrate, sheen, and lighting can all influence the final appearance.

MyPerfectColor produces paint matched to the Pantone PMS target, but minor visual variation is normal across materials. For high-visibility or brand-critical projects, ordering a sample to review PMS 227 U under actual lighting and conditions is strongly recommended.

Proper surface preparation helps PMS 227 U appear consistent and uniform. Surfaces should be clean, dry, and free of dust, oils, or residues that could interfere with adhesion.

On smooth or glossy substrates, light scuffing may improve bonding. Because saturated colors like PMS 227 U can have lower hide, applying a test area first allows you to confirm coverage and appearance before completing the project.

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 227 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 227 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.