Pantone™ PMS Cool Gray 1 U

PMS Cool Gray 1 U is a specific Pantone PMS code, not a generic gray description. The number and the suffix matter. "Cool Gray 1" can exist in different Pantone series, and the "U" suffix indicates uncoated reference standards. When ordering paint, always specify the full code "PMS Cool Gray 1 U" to ensure the correct Pantone target is used for matching.

Pantone PMS codes are color communication standards, not paint formulas. The same code can look different depending on finish, substrate, and lighting, so accurate ordering starts with the exact Pantone code.

Paint matched to PMS Cool Gray 1 U is custom made to order. Because it is produced specifically for your order, changes after production are difficult. Before ordering, confirm the Pantone code, the product type, and the sheen that best fits your application.

If the project is high visibility or requires formal approval, consider ordering a sample first. This allows you to evaluate PMS Cool Gray 1 U on your actual substrate and under your lighting conditions before committing to larger quantities.

PMS Cool Gray 1 U is often used in prototypes and concept models where visual brand alignment is important. In these cases, the Pantone reference is the color target, and the goal is to evaluate overall appearance rather than achieve a production coating system.

For prototyping, choose a paint format that matches how the model will be viewed, such as spray paint for uniform surfaces. Evaluate the color on the actual material and under representative lighting, since finish and surface texture can influence how PMS Cool Gray 1 U appears.

If you are unsure which paint type to use for PMS Cool Gray 1 U, contact MyPerfectColor for guidance before ordering. Be ready to share the substrate, whether the application is interior or exterior, the desired finish, and how the painted piece will be used.

This information helps determine the most appropriate paint format for achieving a visually accurate PMS Cool Gray 1 U match in your specific branding, display, or prototyping context.

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 Cool Gray 1 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 Cool Gray 1 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.