Pantone™ PMS 811 U

Pantone PMS 811 U is a very bright, saturated color. Pantone codes define a visual target, not a paint formula, so exact duplication across all materials is not possible. MyPerfectColor reproduces PMS 811 U to visually align with the Pantone reference under standard viewing conditions, but factors like finish, substrate, film thickness, and lighting can shift how the color appears.

For brand-facing projects, the goal is strong visual alignment rather than an absolute numeric match. If your project has formal approval requirements, plan to review a physical sample before committing to a full order.

PMS 811 U is highly saturated, which means uniform coverage matters. Use a consistent application method from start to finish, including the same spray distance, overlap, and number of coats. Plan full, even coats rather than spot corrections, which can create visible density differences.

Allow each coat to flash and dry as recommended before adding the next. For large panels or displays, applying all parts in the same session helps keep color appearance consistent.

When approving PMS 811 U, compare the painted sample to the Pantone reference under consistent, neutral lighting. Avoid mixed light sources, as saturated colors can shift noticeably. View both samples on the same type of substrate whenever possible.

Let the paint fully dry and cure before making a final judgment. Freshly applied coatings can appear darker or glossier than their final appearance.

Pantone PMS 811 U is intended for brand color reproduction, not for matching an existing painted surface. If you need part-specific matching where the new coating must visually blend with an existing item, providing a physical sample for matching is the correct path.

Using only the PMS 811 U code in this situation can lead to visible differences, especially if the original paint, substrate, or finish does not align with the Pantone reference.

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 811 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 811 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.