Pantone™ PMS 287 U

Pantone PMS 287 U spray paint is produced to visually match the Pantone reference, not to guarantee a specific durability level. Durability depends on surface preparation, the paint type selected, whether a clear topcoat is used, and the environment where it is installed.

For indoor brand displays or short-term marketing installations, standard spray formats are typically appropriate. For higher handling, outdoor exposure, or longer installs, choose a paint type designed for that exposure and consider a compatible clear coat. Always test on the actual substrate to confirm coverage, adhesion, and appearance before full production.

Yes. For Pantone PMS 287 U, ordering a small sample is recommended when the color is part of a brand approval or signoff process. Sampling lets you evaluate the color on the real substrate, with the selected finish, and under the lighting where it will be seen.

This step helps confirm visual acceptance before committing to larger quantities, especially for high-visibility brand elements or multi-material builds where perception can vary.

The 'U' in Pantone PMS 287 U indicates the specific Pantone reference series used as the visual standard. Pantone codes can include suffixes or series context, and those details matter when matching a brand specification.

Before ordering, confirm that PMS 287 U is the exact reference called out in your brand standards or project documentation. Ordering a different series or suffix, even with the same base number, can result in a color that is not considered acceptable for brand review.

When ordering Pantone PMS 287 U, select the paint type based on where and how the color will be used. Interior applications such as displays, exhibits, or retail graphics typically prioritize visual accuracy and finish.

For exterior or higher exposure environments, choose a paint type formulated for those conditions rather than defaulting to an interior option. The Pantone color target remains the same, but performance expectations should drive the product selection. Sampling is recommended to confirm appearance and coverage in the intended setting.

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 287 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 287 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.