Pantone™ PMS 297 U

PMS 297 U is a light, saturated Pantone color. When matched into paint, colors like this can have lower hide than neutral tones. Expect that additional coats may be needed to achieve a uniform, streak-free appearance, especially over darker substrates or high-contrast surfaces.

For brand-facing work, plan your quantity assuming more than one coat and evaluate coverage on the actual substrate. This helps avoid last-minute color or opacity issues during installation.

Start by confirming that PMS 297 U is the correct Pantone reference for your brand or project. Then choose the paint format that fits your application, such as spray paint or another available format. Select the sheen and quantity based on how the color will be viewed and applied.

Before ordering large quantities, consider whether a sample is needed for approval under your lighting and on your substrate. Ordering correctly upfront reduces the risk of rework or delays.

Surface texture can noticeably change how PMS 297 U appears. Smooth surfaces reflect light more evenly, making the color look cleaner and more saturated. Textured or porous surfaces create shadows and scatter light, which can make the same color appear darker or less vivid.

For brand consistency, evaluate PMS 297 U on the actual surface finish being used. This is especially important for displays, signage, or fabricated components where texture varies.

Yes. If you are unsure which paint type is best for PMS 297 U, contact MyPerfectColor with details about your substrate, environment, application method, and desired finish. This information helps determine a paint option that can accurately represent the Pantone color.

Getting guidance before ordering is recommended for high-visibility brand work or multi-surface projects where appearance and consistency matter.

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 297 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 297 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.