Pantone™ PMS 552 U

Pantone PMS 552 U is a color reference, not a coating specification. Safety, VOC content, and handling requirements depend on the specific paint product you choose, such as spray paint or another format. Before using any product matched to PMS 552 U, review the Safety Data Sheet for that product and follow the recommended ventilation, protective equipment, and application guidance. Do not assume that all PMS 552 U matches have the same safety profile.

Sheen affects how PMS 552 U is perceived after application. Higher sheen levels reflect more light and can make the color appear brighter or slightly different under strong lighting, while lower sheen levels reduce reflections and can appear more muted. Choose sheen based on viewing distance, lighting conditions, and the substrate being coated. For brand approvals, it is best to confirm the sheen early and evaluate a sample in the same conditions where the finished piece will be seen.

When evaluating a PMS 552 U paint match, compare the painted sample to the Pantone reference under consistent lighting and on a comparable substrate. Allow the coating to fully dry and cure before making a final judgment, since color can shift slightly as it dries. Avoid comparing samples under mixed light sources or at different times of day, as lighting changes can strongly influence how the color is perceived.

Pantone PMS 552 U can be ordered in multiple paint formats depending on your application needs. Common options include custom spray paint, paint pens, and brush-in-cap bottles, with other coatings available where offered. Select the format based on the size of the area, level of control required, and how the color will be applied and viewed in a branding or display context.

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 552 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 552 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.