Pantone™ PMS 696 U

Pantone PMS 696 U is a visual color reference, not a complete coating specification. It defines a color target but does not define the original paint formula, sheen, film build, or the substrate conditions of an existing surface.

When trying to match an already painted item, those missing variables can cause visible differences even if the Pantone color is correct. For this reason, Pantone PMS colors are best used as a brand or design target for new applications, not as a proxy for matching an unknown or aged finish.

When applying Pantone PMS 696 U over larger areas, consistency matters more than speed. Plan for even coat thickness, consistent spray distance, and overlap patterns to avoid patchiness.

Saturated Pantone colors like PMS 696 U may have lower hide, so additional coats may be needed to achieve a uniform appearance. Always apply test panels first and evaluate under the same lighting where the finished piece will be viewed.

Yes. Pantone PMS 696 U is commonly used as a brand color reference for signs, displays, and exhibit fabrication where visual alignment to brand standards is required.

Because appearance can vary by material and finish, it is recommended to evaluate a sample of PMS 696 U on the actual substrate being used. This helps confirm color perception before producing high visibility or client approved elements.

To order Pantone PMS 696 U, start by selecting the paint format that fits your project, such as spray paint or another available option. Then choose the sheen and quantity appropriate for your application.

Before finalizing your order, consider how the color will be used, the substrate it will be applied to, and the lighting conditions. Ordering a sample first is recommended when color approval or consistency is critical.

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 696 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 696 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.