Pantone™ PMS 587 U

PMS 587 U is a Pantone PMS color standard, not a material-specific formula. When it is applied to different substrates, the surface can change how the color appears.

Factors like absorption, surface texture, and reflectivity can shift how light or saturated PMS 587 U looks. For brand-critical work, the safest approach is to evaluate the color on the actual material and finish used in the final build before approving production.

PMS 587 U can require planning for hide and coverage depending on the substrate and application method. On darker or uneven surfaces, a compatible undercoat can help achieve a more uniform appearance.

Expect that additional coats may be needed to reach consistent color density. Planning this up front helps avoid patchiness and makes it easier to hit the intended visual match.

To maintain consistency with PMS 587 U, reorder the same product type and sheen each time. Changes in format or finish can noticeably affect how the color is perceived.

Using the same reference standard and approval approach for every run also helps manage expectations and reduces variation when projects are produced at different times.

For large surfaces, consistent application technique is critical when working with PMS 587 U. Plan your coats in advance and apply them evenly to avoid visible overlaps or thin areas.

Maintaining the same spray distance, overlap pattern, and drying time between coats helps achieve a uniform appearance, especially on brand-facing displays or panels.

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 587 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 587 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.