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PMS 9380 U is a Pantone PMS color identified within the Pantone Matching System and used as a visual reference for brand and design consistency. It presents as a pale, cool violet with a restrained, modern character that reads calm, airy, and understated.

The color appears light, with an LRV of 71.54. It leans cool with a violet-to-blue tendency and shows low to moderate saturation, creating a muted appearance with a subtle bluish-violet undertone.

PMS 9380 U works well in brand environments where a light, contemporary violet is desired without strong visual weight. Because of its light value and muted saturation, surface preparation and even film build help avoid patchiness, especially over darker substrates or repairs.

Finish choice and lighting can shift the color from airy lavender to a cooler violet, so sampling in the intended environment is recommended.

Similar colors:

PMS 7444 U: slightly darker and more saturated, with increased violet presence.
PMS 7436 U: lighter and softer, with a more pastel lavender appearance.
PMS 7661 U: deeper and cooler, with more visual weight and reduced softness.

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About Pantone and MyPerfectColor

MyPerfectColor is the official licensee of Pantone and authorized to reproduce the Pantone™ PMS 9380 U color in spray paint and other paints.

MyPerfectColor helps marketing professionals turn graphic designs into physical reality. Whether you are a manufacturer, entrepreneur, industrial designer, prototyper/modeler, marketer, agency, printer, retailer, sign manufacturer, exhibit fabricator or architect, MyPerfectColor will help you nail the PMS 9380 U color and produce outstanding results.

MyPerfectColor matches the Pantone PMS 9380 U color based on Pantone color publications. The PMS 9380 U color shown on this website are computer video simulations of the PANTONE PMS 9380 U Color and may not match PANTONE®-identified Color standards. Refer to current PANTONE Publications to obtain accurate color.

The Pantone PMS 9380 U color may vary from the PANTONE Color Standards based on lighting conditions, angle of view and/or due to differences in pigments, manufacturing process, substrate and/or limitations in the color capability of the paint. Refer to current PANTONE Publications to obtain accurate color.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pantone™ PMS 9380 U

What safety and VOC expectations should I plan for when using paint matched to Pantone PMS 9380 U?

Pantone PMS 9380 U is a color reference, not a specific paint or chemistry. Safety practices and VOC levels depend on the exact product format you order, such as spray paint or another coating type.

Before use, review the Safety Data Sheet for the specific product you receive and follow the handling, ventilation, and personal protection guidance listed there. If the application environment has limits on odor, airflow, or occupancy timing, confirm those requirements against the selected product before ordering.

Can Pantone PMS 9380 U paint be used on plastics or other low-energy surfaces?

Plastics and low-surface-energy materials vary widely, so adhesion for a Pantone PMS 9380 U match is not automatic. Some plastics require specific surface preparation or a compatible adhesion-promoting primer.

Always test the full paint system on the actual plastic substrate before production. This confirms adhesion, appearance, and durability for your material and avoids surprises after installation.

How should Pantone PMS 9380 U be evaluated for pop-ups or retail installations?

For pop-ups and retail environments, evaluate Pantone PMS 9380 U under the actual lighting where it will be displayed. Lighting type and intensity can noticeably change how the color appears.

Confirm the selected finish and product format meet durability expectations for handling, assembly, and the duration of the installation. Sampling on the real substrate and reviewing it on site before full production is strongly recommended.

What product formats are available for a Pantone PMS 9380 U color match, and how do I choose?

Pantone PMS 9380 U is available as custom spray paint and other paint formats for branding and display applications, such as paint pens or brush-in-cap bottles where offered.

Choose the format based on application method, part size, and finish requirements. Spray paint is typically used for panels, props, and larger surfaces, while smaller-format options are better suited for controlled application on small components. If appearance approval is critical, order a sample in the intended format before committing to a larger quantity.

How quickly will I receive my paint matched to Pantone PMS 9380 U?
All paint is custom-made to order. While most orders ship within 48 hours, the lead-time for paint made to match Pantone PMS 9380 U depends on the type of paint needed. Interior and exterior house paints usually ship within 1 to 3 business days, while custom spray paint typically takes 3-5 business days to ship. The transit time depends on your location and the shipping method you choose. If your need is immediate, select Expedited Production during checkout. Most expedited production orders ship within 24 hours on business days. Please contact MyPerfectColor if you are concerned about a specific deadline. We do our best to make sure you get your paint on time. Learn more about paint lead times at MyPerfectColor.
Can I use the Pantone PMS 9380 U for touch up?

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.

How do I buy paint in the Pantone PMS 9380 U?
Many types of paint are available for Pantone PMS 9380 U with no minimum order quantities. MyPerfectColor offers spray paint, paint pens, touch up bottles, water-based acrylics, epoxies, urethanes and a variety of other paints. Select the Paint Type button above to get started. Learn more about buying paint at MyPerfectColor.
How much area will one spray can cover? And what is Pantone PMS 9380 U spray paint made of?

To make spray paint matched to Pantone PMS 9380 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.

How do I get the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) for paint matched to Pantone PMS 9380 U?
The Pantone PMS 9380 U is the color and the SDS is based on the type of paint used to make the color. You can find Safety Data Sheets here for our most popular products.
Do I need a primer for Pantone PMS 9380 U?
The need for primer for Pantone PMS 9380 U depends on the type of paint, the substrate being painted and where it will be located. See our Primer Selection Table to see what primer you might need and learn more about when you might need a primer. Most people don't use a primer for a touch up paint application, but a primer may improve adhesion and is typically recommended for exterior applications.
How do I convert PMS 9380 U to a different color from another paint company?

While MyPerfectColor can provide PMS 9380 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.