Pantone™ PMS 705 U

PMS 705 U is a Pantone PMS color target, and its appearance can shift depending on the light source and viewing conditions. Daylight, LED, fluorescent, and warm interior lighting can each change how the color is perceived. This is normal and related to metamerism, where a color match under one light may not look the same under another.

For brand-facing work, evaluate a sprayed or painted sample of PMS 705 U under the actual lighting where it will be installed. If approval depends on a specific environment, confirm the color there before committing to full production.

The PMS 705 U color target stays the same, but the paint type should match the environment. For interior displays, exhibits, or pop-ups, choose an interior-rated paint or spray paint intended for controlled environments. For outdoor signage or installations exposed to weather, select an exterior-rated paint designed for UV and moisture exposure.

Choosing the correct paint type helps preserve the intended appearance of PMS 705 U over time. If a project spans both indoor and outdoor components, test samples of each paint type before ordering larger quantities.

For pop-ups and retail installations, durability, lighting, and substrate all affect how PMS 705 U will read. Apply a sample to the actual material being used and review it under installed lighting, including accent and ambient sources.

If the installation is high visibility or requires brand approval, sampling first is strongly recommended. This helps confirm coverage, finish, and overall appearance before producing multiple fixtures or surfaces.

Coverage per spray can of PMS 705 U varies based on surface texture, application method, and number of coats. Smooth, primed surfaces cover more efficiently than rough or absorbent materials, and saturated colors may require additional coats for uniform appearance.

For planning purposes, order extra material and test coverage on your actual substrate. This reduces the risk of running short during production and helps confirm hide and finish before committing to a larger application.

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 705 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 705 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.