Pantone™ PMS 381 U

You should always order by the exact Pantone code, in this case PMS 381 U, rather than relying on the color name alone. Pantone names can be similar across different series, while the full code including the U suffix precisely identifies the intended color standard.

The U indicates the uncoated Pantone reference. Ordering PMS 381 without the U or with a different suffix would target a different Pantone standard and could result in a visible mismatch for brand applications.

Pantone PMS 381 U is a vivid, highly saturated yellow-green, and colors in this range often have lower hide. This means you should plan for multiple coats to achieve uniform color and brightness.

Using a consistent, appropriate undercoat can help improve coverage and reduce variation, especially on darker or uneven substrates. Testing your full system, including undercoat and number of coats, is recommended before committing to production quantities.

Pantone PMS 381 U is a visual color standard, not a material-specific formula. Its appearance can change based on substrate absorption, surface texture, and reflectivity.

For example, porous materials may soften the color, while smooth or glossy surfaces can make it appear brighter. For brand-critical projects, evaluate PMS 381 U on the actual material and finish used in the final application to confirm acceptance.

Expedited production options may be available for Pantone PMS 381 U and can be selected during checkout when timing is critical.

If you have a fixed installation or launch date, it is best to contact MyPerfectColor before ordering to confirm current lead times and whether expedited production will meet your schedule.

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 381 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 381 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.