Pantone™ PMS 706 U

PMS 706 U is a Pantone Matching System color, which means it is a licensed color standard, not a generic paint name. Ordering PMS 706 U from an authorized Pantone licensee ensures the color is reproduced against the official Pantone reference, using controlled targets and processes.

This matters when brand accuracy is required. An unlicensed or approximate match may look close in isolation but can drift when compared to other branded elements. Licensed reproduction reduces the risk of visible mismatch across signage, displays, and marketing components.

A standard Pantone PMS 706 U match is appropriate when the Pantone reference itself is the color target. This is common for brand-facing applications such as signage, exhibits, displays, prototypes, and marketing installations.

In these cases, visual alignment to the Pantone guide is more important than matching an existing painted surface. PMS 706 U works well when you need consistent brand color reproduction across vendors and materials rather than a substrate-specific match.

PMS 706 U defines a color appearance under Pantone viewing conditions, but it does not specify sheen, film build, substrate, or aging. Existing painted surfaces are influenced by all of those factors.

Because of this, using PMS 706 U as a touch-up reference often results in a visible difference, even if the color is technically correct. For repairs or touch-up, a custom match to the actual painted surface is usually required instead of a Pantone standard.

The choice between matte and gloss affects how PMS 706 U is perceived. Matte finishes reduce glare and can appear softer under bright lighting, which may be useful for close-viewed displays.

Gloss finishes reflect more light and often make the color appear more vivid and saturated, especially at a distance. Consider viewing distance, lighting conditions, and surrounding materials when selecting the finish, since the Pantone reference does not dictate sheen.

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 706 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 706 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.