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Pantone™ PMS 5445 U

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PMS 5445 U is a Pantone PMS color defined within the Pantone Matching System as a soft, desaturated blue-gray. It presents a calm, composed visual character with cool, quiet, and professional qualities suited to brand systems and display environments.

The color is light in value, with an LRV of 56.7, and reads as cool with a subtle blue-gray balance. Its low saturation keeps the appearance muted and restrained, while a soft blue undertone can shift slightly toward gray depending on lighting conditions.

PMS 5445 U performs well where a neutral blue presence is needed to support graphics, typography, or primary brand colors. Because of its muted nature, consistent surface preparation and application help maintain evenness across panels or structures, and evaluating the color under installed lighting and finish conditions can help avoid unexpected shifts.

Similar colors:

PMS 544 U: slightly lighter and more open, with a cleaner blue appearance.
PMS 545 U: darker and marginally more saturated, with increased blue depth.
PMS 5445 C: similar in hue but typically appears slightly crisper and less muted.

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About Pantone and MyPerfectColor

MyPerfectColor is the official licensee of Pantone and authorized to reproduce the Pantone™ PMS 5445 U color in spray paint and other paints.

MyPerfectColor helps marketing professionals turn graphic designs into physical reality. Whether you are a manufacturer, entrepreneur, industrial designer, prototyper/modeler, marketer, agency, printer, retailer, sign manufacturer, exhibit fabricator or architect, MyPerfectColor will help you nail the PMS 5445 U color and produce outstanding results.

MyPerfectColor matches the Pantone PMS 5445 U color based on Pantone color publications. The PMS 5445 U color shown on this website are computer video simulations of the PANTONE PMS 5445 U Color and may not match PANTONE®-identified Color standards. Refer to current PANTONE Publications to obtain accurate color.

The Pantone PMS 5445 U color may vary from the PANTONE Color Standards based on lighting conditions, angle of view and/or due to differences in pigments, manufacturing process, substrate and/or limitations in the color capability of the paint. Refer to current PANTONE Publications to obtain accurate color.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pantone™ PMS 5445 U

Why can PMS 5445 U look different when I change the finish or sheen?

PMS 5445 U is a Pantone PMS color target, but the finish you choose affects how that color is perceived. A higher gloss finish reflects more light, which can make PMS 5445 U appear brighter and slightly more saturated. A matte or low-sheen finish absorbs more light and can make the same color target look softer or darker.

This does not mean the color match is wrong. It means the surface reflectivity has changed. Always compare samples of PMS 5445 U in the same finish you plan to use, under the lighting where it will be seen.

When is a standard Pantone PMS match appropriate for PMS 5445 U?

Ordering a standard Pantone PMS match for PMS 5445 U is appropriate when the Pantone reference itself is the color target. This is common for brand-facing applications such as signage, displays, exhibits, prototypes, and marketing installations.

In these cases, the goal is visual alignment to the PMS 5445 U standard rather than matching an existing painted surface. If brand appearance and consistency are the priority, a standard PMS match is usually the correct choice.

How is PMS 5445 U used to create a consistent brand experience?

PMS 5445 U functions as a brand communication standard. It allows different vendors, materials, and production methods to aim at the same visual color target so that branded elements look consistent.

Using PMS 5445 U across displays, environments, and marketing components helps create a recognizable and repeatable brand experience, even when the paint is applied to different substrates or produced at different times.

What should I consider when applying a PMS 5445 U match to metal or powder-coated parts?

When applying a PMS 5445 U match to metal or existing powder-coated surfaces, surface preparation matters. Cleaning and scuffing the surface helps ensure proper adhesion and a more uniform appearance.

Be aware that the existing coating color, texture, and gloss level can influence how PMS 5445 U appears. Because of this, it is recommended to review a sample on the actual substrate and finish before committing to full production.

How quickly will I receive my paint matched to Pantone PMS 5445 U?
All paint is custom-made to order. While most orders ship within 48 hours, the lead-time for paint made to match Pantone PMS 5445 U depends on the type of paint needed. Interior and exterior house paints usually ship within 1 to 3 business days, while custom spray paint typically takes 3-5 business days to ship. The transit time depends on your location and the shipping method you choose. If your need is immediate, select Expedited Production during checkout. Most expedited production orders ship within 24 hours on business days. Please contact MyPerfectColor if you are concerned about a specific deadline. We do our best to make sure you get your paint on time. Learn more about paint lead times at MyPerfectColor.
Can I use the Pantone PMS 5445 U for touch up?

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.

How do I buy paint in the Pantone PMS 5445 U?
Many types of paint are available for Pantone PMS 5445 U with no minimum order quantities. MyPerfectColor offers spray paint, paint pens, touch up bottles, water-based acrylics, epoxies, urethanes and a variety of other paints. Select the Paint Type button above to get started. Learn more about buying paint at MyPerfectColor.
How much area will one spray can cover? And what is Pantone PMS 5445 U spray paint made of?

To make spray paint matched to Pantone PMS 5445 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.

How do I get the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) for paint matched to Pantone PMS 5445 U?
The Pantone PMS 5445 U is the color and the SDS is based on the type of paint used to make the color. You can find Safety Data Sheets here for our most popular products.
Do I need a primer for Pantone PMS 5445 U?
The need for primer for Pantone PMS 5445 U depends on the type of paint, the substrate being painted and where it will be located. See our Primer Selection Table to see what primer you might need and learn more about when you might need a primer. Most people don't use a primer for a touch up paint application, but a primer may improve adhesion and is typically recommended for exterior applications.
How do I convert PMS 5445 U to a different color from another paint company?

While MyPerfectColor can provide PMS 5445 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.