Pantone™ PMS 315 U

PMS 315 U is the full Pantone color reference. The number identifies the specific color, and the U suffix indicates the uncoated Pantone standard. Pantone names are not interchangeable, so ordering by the exact code including the U suffix is critical. If you omit the suffix or substitute a different series such as C, you will receive a different color target.

Pantone PMS codes are color communication standards, not paint formulas. MyPerfectColor reproduces PMS 315 U visually based on the Pantone reference, so providing the exact code helps ensure the closest possible match for brand and display applications.

PMS 315 U is a saturated Pantone color, and colors in this range often have lower hide. This means the underlying surface can influence the final appearance, especially on lighter or uneven substrates.

For more uniform results, plan for multiple coats and consider using a suitable undercoat. A consistent undercoat can help PMS 315 U reach its intended visual depth more efficiently, but you should still expect to apply additional coats compared to neutral colors.

Finish has a noticeable impact on how PMS 315 U is perceived. Gloss finishes tend to appear deeper and more saturated, while satin or matte finishes can make the same color look softer or slightly darker.

Pantone standards are visual references, not finish specifications. When brand accuracy is important, choose the finish intentionally and, if needed, evaluate a sample in the actual lighting and finish before committing to a larger order.

Yes. Expedited production is typically available as an option during checkout for PMS 315 U paint products. This can reduce production time when schedules are tight.

If your project has a firm delivery deadline, it is a good idea to contact MyPerfectColor before ordering to confirm current lead times and whether expedited production will meet your needs.

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 315 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 315 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.