Pantone™ PMS 277 U

When approving PMS 277 U, compare samples under consistent lighting and on the same type of substrate. Differences in lighting temperature or surface texture can change how the color is perceived.

Allow the paint to fully dry and cure before final judgment, as PMS 277 U can shift slightly as solvents flash off. For brand approvals, review the sample next to an official Pantone reference and evaluate it in the same environment where the finished piece will be displayed.

PMS 277 U can be applied to plastics, but results depend heavily on the specific plastic. Many plastics have low surface energy and may require a dedicated adhesion promoter or primer before applying the color.

Because plastic formulations vary, testing PMS 277 U on the actual production material is strongly recommended. This helps confirm adhesion, appearance, and coverage before committing to a full run.

PMS 277 U is a Pantone color standard, not a universal paint formula. Most paint manufacturers use their own pigment systems and color libraries, which means direct cross-references are rarely exact.

Visual differences are especially noticeable when moving PMS 277 U between brands, finishes, or materials. For brand-critical work, using a Pantone matched paint and approving a physical sample is more reliable than relying on a published crossover.

One spray can of PMS 277 U typically covers about 10 to 12 square feet under ideal conditions. Actual coverage can vary based on surface texture, application technique, and the number of coats required.

Smoother, primed surfaces generally need less paint, while darker substrates or uneven materials may require additional coats. For brand-facing projects, ordering extra cans helps ensure consistent color and full coverage.

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 277 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 277 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.