Pantone™ PMS 302 U

PMS 302 U is a Pantone Matching System color, which means it is a licensed color standard, not a generic color name or formula. Ordering PMS 302 U from an authorized Pantone licensee ensures the paint is mixed to target the official Pantone reference, rather than an estimated or visually similar blue-green.

This matters for brand and display work where visual alignment to Pantone standards is required. Licensed reproduction reduces the risk of color disputes, rework, or rejection during brand review and approval processes.

Whether a primer is needed before applying PMS 302 U depends on the substrate, the paint type selected, and the exposure conditions. Bare metals, plastics, wood, and previously uncoated surfaces often require a compatible primer to promote adhesion and consistent color appearance.

Because PMS 302 U is a deep, saturated Pantone color, proper priming can also help improve coverage uniformity. If you are unsure which primer is appropriate for your material, it is best to confirm before ordering paint to avoid adhesion or appearance issues.

PMS 302 U is commonly specified as a brand color target for fabricated signs, displays, and exhibit components where visual consistency is critical. In these applications, the Pantone color serves as the approval reference rather than a specific coating system.

Because appearance can change based on material, finish, and lighting, it is often advisable to evaluate a sample of PMS 302 U on the actual substrate before full production, especially for large or high-visibility installations.

Choosing the right paint type for PMS 302 U depends on how and where the color will be used. Key factors include the substrate material, whether the application is indoor or outdoor, desired finish, and durability expectations.

If you provide details such as surface type, exposure, and application method, MyPerfectColor can help guide you to an appropriate paint format so the PMS 302 U color performs and appears as expected.

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 302 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 302 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.