Pantone™ PMS 363 U

PMS 363 U is a Pantone PMS color specified in the Uncoated series. Pantone codes can include suffixes like U or C that indicate the reference standard used to define the color.

When ordering paint matched to PMS 363 U, it is important to confirm that your brand standards or project documentation call for the U version specifically. Using the wrong series can result in a noticeable visual difference, even though the base number is the same.

Pantone PMS codes are color targets for visual matching, not paint formulas. Always verify the exact Pantone reference before placing an order.

Paint matched to PMS 363 U is custom made to order based on the Pantone color target. Because it is produced specifically for your order, changes or returns are limited once production begins.

Before ordering, confirm the correct Pantone code and series, the paint format, and the sheen or finish needed for your application. For high visibility or brand critical projects, ordering a sample first can help confirm appearance under your actual lighting and on your chosen substrate.

Careful upfront selection helps avoid delays or rework on time sensitive marketing and display projects.

Surface texture can significantly influence how PMS 363 U appears once applied. Smooth surfaces tend to reflect light more evenly, while textured or porous surfaces create shadowing that can make the same color look darker, lighter, or less saturated.

Because Pantone PMS colors are visual standards, the perceived result depends on how light interacts with the finished surface. Evaluating PMS 363 U on the actual material and texture used in your project is recommended when appearance accuracy is critical.

Coverage per spray can for PMS 363 U is approximate and depends on application method, surface texture, and the number of coats applied. In general, one spray can covers a relatively small area suitable for displays, signage components, or prototype parts.

Highly saturated Pantone colors may require additional coats for uniform coverage, especially on darker or textured substrates. For larger projects, it is usually safer to order extra material to ensure consistent color and finish across all components.

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 363 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 363 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.