Pantone™ PMS 290 U

PMS 290 U is a visual color standard, and its appearance can shift based on lighting and viewing conditions. Different light sources can change how cool or warm the color appears, and surrounding colors can also influence perception.

For brand-critical work, evaluate PMS 290 U under the same lighting where it will be displayed. Reviewing a physical sample in the actual environment helps reduce approval issues caused by lighting-related appearance changes.

When matching PMS 290 U on metal or powder-coated surfaces, surface preparation matters. Existing coatings, surface texture, and gloss level can all affect the final appearance of the color.

Clean and properly prepare the substrate, and be aware that smoother or glossier finishes may appear brighter than matte ones. For visible brand elements, it is recommended to review a sample on the actual metal or powder-coated finish before full production.

Yes. Pantone PMS codes can include suffixes, such as PMS 290 U, that indicate the specific reference used in brand standards or documentation. Ordering the correct suffix helps ensure you are targeting the intended Pantone reference.

Before ordering, confirm that PMS 290 U matches the exact code specified in your brand guidelines or project files. This helps avoid mismatches caused by using a similar Pantone number from a different series.

Expedited production options may be available for PMS 290 U and can typically be selected during checkout. This can help when working against tight marketing or installation deadlines.

If timing is critical, contact MyPerfectColor before ordering to confirm current lead times and whether expedited processing will meet your required delivery date.

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 290 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 290 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.