Pantone™ PMS 229 U

PMS 229 U is a Pantone PMS color, which means it is a licensed color standard used to communicate an exact visual target. It is not a paint formula. Ordering a licensed reproduction matters because it ensures the paint is matched to the official Pantone PMS reference rather than an approximation.

MyPerfectColor is authorized to reproduce Pantone PMS colors in paint. This helps reduce the risk of visible color differences when PMS 229 U is used for brand-facing displays, signage, or marketing environments where accuracy matters.

When applying a PMS 229 U match to metal or existing powder-coated surfaces, surface preparation is critical. Oils, residues, or smooth factory finishes can affect adhesion and final appearance. Scuffing and proper cleaning are typically required before painting.

Existing coatings, substrate color, and gloss level can also shift how PMS 229 U appears. Because of this, reviewing a painted sample on the actual metal or powder-coated part is strongly recommended before full production.

PMS 229 U is matched to a defined Pantone PMS reference, which supports consistent reproduction over time. To keep results as consistent as possible, it is important to reorder the same paint type, sheen, and application method each time.

For brand-critical projects, using the same approved sample or reference target for future runs helps manage expectations and reduces the chance of visible variation between batches.

PMS 229 U can be matched in paint for plastics, but plastics vary widely in composition and surface energy. Some plastics require specific primers or adhesion steps for the paint to perform as expected.

Because both adhesion and color appearance can change based on the plastic type, testing the PMS 229 U match on the actual material before production is recommended, especially for visible brand or display components.

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 229 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 229 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.