Pantone™ PMS 249 U

You should always order using the full Pantone code "PMS 249 U" rather than relying on the color name alone. In the Pantone system, the number and the suffix (such as U for uncoated) define the exact color target.

Using only a name or omitting the suffix can result in a different Pantone reference being matched. To avoid ordering the wrong color, confirm that your brand or project documentation specifies PMS 249 U exactly, including the U series.

Pantone PMS 249 U is a vivid, saturated color, which means hide can be lower than with neutral or muted colors. When applied over contrasting substrates, multiple coats are often needed to achieve uniform color.

Using a compatible undercoat or primer can improve consistency and reduce the total number of finish coats. Planning for this up front helps avoid patchy appearance, especially on large or high-visibility brand elements.

Durability for Pantone PMS 249 U spray paint depends on surface preparation, the paint system selected, and the environment where it will be used. A Pantone match defines the color target, not the performance characteristics.

For brand displays, signage, or exhibit components, choose a paint type appropriate for the substrate and exposure conditions. If additional protection is needed, a compatible clear topcoat can be considered to improve resistance to handling or environmental wear.

Maintaining uniform appearance with Pantone PMS 249 U over large areas requires consistent application. Apply even coats, maintain the same spray distance, and avoid stopping and starting in visible sections.

It is also important to plan enough material for the entire job and apply coats in a consistent sequence. Variations in film thickness, overlap, or drying time can cause visible shifts in saturation with highly vivid Pantone colors.

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 249 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 249 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.