Pantone™ PMS 374 U

Pantone PMS 374 U is a visual color reference used to communicate brand intent, not a material formula. For prototypes and concept models, choose a paint format that matches how the part will be evaluated, such as spray paint for uniform panels or small components, or brush-in-cap bottles for limited areas.

Plan to review the color on the actual substrate used in the model and under the lighting where the prototype will be shown. This helps confirm that the visual match to PMS 374 U meets expectations before moving to larger production or display builds.

Paint matched to Pantone PMS 374 U is custom made to order. Once produced, it cannot be adjusted to look more yellow, greener, lighter, or darker without placing a new order.

Before ordering larger quantities, confirm the product type and sheen you need and consider ordering a smaller amount for review. This is especially important for brand-facing applications where approval is required, because finish and substrate can change how PMS 374 U appears.

When comparing PMS 374 U samples, view them under consistent lighting and on the same substrate whenever possible. Differences in light source or surface texture can make the color appear noticeably different.

Allow painted samples to fully dry and cure before making a final judgment. Comparing a wet or partially cured coating to a Pantone reference can lead to incorrect approval decisions.

A single spray can of PMS 374 U is generally suited for small prototype parts, sample panels, or limited display components rather than large surfaces. Coverage depends on application method, surface texture, and how many coats are needed for even color.

Highly saturated Pantone colors like PMS 374 U may require additional coats for uniform hide. For larger panels or multiple parts, plan quantities conservatively and consider ordering extra cans to avoid running short mid-project.

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 374 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 374 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.