Pantone™ PMS 238 U

Paints matched to Pantone PMS 238 U are produced in different product types, and safety characteristics depend on the specific paint you select, not the Pantone color itself.

VOC content, ventilation needs, personal protective equipment, and handling requirements vary by product format and chemistry. Before use, always review the Safety Data Sheet for the exact product you order and follow the manufacturer guidelines for application, curing, and cleanup.

If you have project-specific safety requirements, confirm them at the product level rather than assuming any standard based on the Pantone reference.

To order Pantone PMS 238 U, start by selecting the paint type that fits your application, such as spray paint or another available format used for branding and display work.

Next, choose your sheen, quantity, and any available options. These selections matter because finish and product type can affect how the color appears once applied.

Review your choices carefully before checkout to make sure the product format and amount match your project needs, since the Pantone code defines the color target but not the paint system.

Pantone PMS 238 U is a vivid, saturated color, and colors in this range can be more challenging to reproduce across different paint systems and substrates.

MyPerfectColor specializes in visually matching Pantone standards, but factors such as sheen, lighting, substrate, and viewing distance can influence how closely the painted result aligns with the Pantone reference.

For large or high-visibility projects, ordering a sample and reviewing it under your actual lighting conditions is the best way to confirm acceptance before committing to full production.

The choice between matte and gloss for Pantone PMS 238 U affects how the color is perceived in real-world conditions.

Gloss finishes tend to increase visual punch and saturation but can introduce glare under strong lighting. Matte finishes reduce reflections and glare but may appear slightly less vivid.

Consider where and how the painted surface will be viewed, including lighting and distance, and test a sample if brand approval or visual precision is critical.

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 238 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 238 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.