Pantone™ PMS 487 U

Pantone PMS 487 U is a brand-standard color reference often specified for signs, displays, and exhibit components where visual consistency matters across vendors. The Pantone code defines the target color appearance, not a specific paint formula or finish.

For fabricated elements, the most reliable approach is to evaluate a physical sample of PMS 487 U on the actual substrate. Materials, lighting, and surface texture can all affect how closely the finished piece appears to match the Pantone reference.

Sheen selection can noticeably change how Pantone PMS 487 U is perceived. Glossier finishes tend to appear richer and more saturated under direct light, while flatter finishes can look softer or lighter.

When choosing a sheen, consider viewing distance, lighting conditions, and the substrate being coated. For high-visibility display pieces, it is often best to confirm the color with a sample in the intended sheen before committing to a full order.

Pantone PMS colors, including PMS 487 U, are licensed color standards. Accurate reproduction requires authorized access to Pantone specifications and controlled matching processes.

Using a licensed and authorized source helps ensure that the paint you receive is matched to the Pantone PMS 487 U reference as closely as possible, which is critical for brand approvals and cross-vendor consistency.

Pantone PMS 487 U paint is custom matched per order, so production time is part of the overall schedule. Shipping transit time then depends on your location and the delivery method selected at checkout.

If your project has a fixed deadline, plan extra time for production, transit, and any sample review needed for approval. Ordering earlier reduces the risk of delays affecting installation or launch dates.

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 487 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 487 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.