Pantone™ PMS 2738 U

PMS 2738 U is a Pantone Matching System color identifier. The number 2738 is the specific color target, and the suffix U indicates the uncoated Pantone reference. Pantone codes are communication standards, not paint formulas or finishes.

To avoid ordering the wrong target, always specify the full code exactly as PMS 2738 U. Do not rely on similar names or drop the suffix, since PMS 2738 C and PMS 2738 U are different references and can look noticeably different when produced.

Ordering a standard Pantone PMS match for PMS 2738 U is appropriate when the Pantone reference itself is the color target. This is common for brand-facing displays, signage, exhibits, prototypes, and marketing installations where visual alignment to the Pantone standard matters most.

If the project requires formal brand approval, evaluation under installed lighting, or confirmation across multiple substrates, consider ordering samples first to confirm appearance before full production.

Yes. Even when the color target is PMS 2738 U, changing the finish can change how the color appears. Higher gloss levels typically make colors look deeper and more saturated, while matte finishes can appear flatter or lighter.

This means a matte sample and a gloss sample of PMS 2738 U can look like different colors when viewed side by side, even though they are matched to the same Pantone reference. Always compare samples in the same finish and lighting you plan to use.

Primer needs depend on the paint type, the substrate, and the exposure conditions. For vivid and saturated Pantone colors like PMS 2738 U, a proper primer can help with adhesion, uniform appearance, and coverage, especially on challenging or dark substrates.

If you are unsure, review primer recommendations for your specific substrate and paint format before ordering. Using the correct primer helps ensure the Pantone match performs as expected in brand and display applications.

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 2738 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 2738 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.