Pantone™ PMS 809 U

PMS 809 U is a Pantone PMS color target, not a material-specific formula. When it is applied to different substrates, the surface characteristics can change how the color is perceived.

Absorption, surface texture, and reflectivity all affect brightness and saturation. A smooth, non-porous plastic may appear brighter than a textured wood or a more absorbent surface, even when the same PMS 809 U match is used.

For brand-critical work, evaluate PMS 809 U on the actual material and finish used in the final build rather than relying on a single reference panel.

Yes. For projects with brand approval or internal signoff steps, ordering a small sample of PMS 809 U is recommended before placing a large order.

Sampling allows you to review the color on the real substrate, with the chosen finish, and under the lighting where it will be installed. This helps catch appearance differences early and reduces the risk of rework later in the workflow.

This step is especially important for high-visibility marketing displays, exhibits, or multi-material builds.

PMS 809 U is a very bright, saturated Pantone color. Colors in this range can have lower hide compared to more neutral tones.

Depending on the substrate and base color, additional coats may be needed to achieve uniform coverage and consistent appearance. Dark or high-contrast substrates typically require more build to reach the intended visual result.

Planning for extra material and testing coverage during sampling helps avoid surprises during final application.

PMS 809 U paint is custom matched, so total delivery time includes both production and shipping.

Transit time varies based on destination and the shipping method selected at checkout. If you have a fixed installation or launch date, it is best to build in buffer time and avoid scheduling color approval or application for the day the order arrives.

For deadline-driven projects, placing the order early and confirming shipping expectations helps keep timelines on track.

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 809 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 809 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.