Pantone™ PMS 489 U

Pantone PMS 489 U is a standardized color reference used to communicate a specific brand color target. It is not a paint formula or finish. Using PMS 489 U helps teams, vendors, and fabricators align on the same visual color intent across signage, displays, and brand environments.

When ordering paint matched to PMS 489 U, the goal is visual alignment to the Pantone reference under expected viewing conditions. Because materials, finishes, and lighting can affect perception, PMS 489 U should be treated as a brand experience target rather than an exact material match.

Whether a primer is needed for PMS 489 U depends on the paint type, the substrate, and how the surface will be used. Raw or porous substrates, previously coated surfaces with uneven color, or slick materials often benefit from a primer to improve adhesion and color uniformity.

Primer choice can also affect how PMS 489 U appears, especially in lighter or softer brand colors. If color accuracy is critical, applying the matched paint over a recommended primer and reviewing a sample first helps reduce risk.

When approving a PMS 489 U paint match, compare samples under consistent lighting that reflects where the final piece will be viewed. Different light sources can noticeably change how the color is perceived.

Always compare the paint on the same or similar substrate and allow the coating to fully dry or cure before making a decision. Finish, film thickness, and surface texture can all influence the final appearance of PMS 489 U.

Matte and gloss finishes can change how PMS 489 U looks, even when the color match is the same. Matte finishes reduce glare and can appear softer, which may be helpful under bright lighting or close viewing distances.

Glossier finishes reflect more light and can make PMS 489 U appear more saturated and vivid, especially from a distance. Consider viewing conditions, lighting, and brand intent when choosing a finish, and review samples if approval accuracy is important.

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 489 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 489 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.