Pantone™ PMS 311 U

When approving PMS 311 U, compare samples under consistent lighting and on the same or very similar substrate. Differences in lighting can shift how saturated Pantone colors appear.

Allow the paint to fully dry and cure before making a final judgment, since color can change slightly as coatings set. If possible, evaluate the sample in the actual environment where it will be used to confirm brand acceptance.

Paint matched to PMS 311 U is made to order, not pulled from stock. Typical production lead time depends on the paint format selected and current production volume.

Because Pantone colors are custom matched, allowing extra time for manufacturing and shipping helps avoid schedule risk, especially for marketing or display deadlines.

PMS 311 U is a Pantone color standard, not a universal paint formula. Most paint manufacturers use their own color systems, and direct equivalents are rarely exact.

This is especially true for vivid Pantone hues like PMS 311 U, where pigment behavior, finish, and substrate can change the perceived color. A custom Pantone match is the most reliable way to target the Pantone reference.

For best results with PMS 311 U, start with a clean surface free of dust, grease, and residues. Degreasing and wiping down the surface helps promote even coverage.

Light scuffing may be appropriate on smooth surfaces to improve adhesion. Always apply a small test spot first to confirm appearance and coverage before completing the full application.

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 311 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 311 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.