Pantone™ PMS Blue 072 U

You should always order using the full Pantone code, in this case "PMS Blue 072 U", rather than relying on the color name alone. Pantone names are descriptive, but the code plus suffix defines the exact color target.

The "U" suffix indicates the Uncoated Pantone standard. Ordering PMS Blue 072 without the U or C designation can result in a different color reference. For brand accuracy, always match the exact Pantone code and suffix specified in your brand standards.

One standard spray can of PMS Blue 072 U typically covers about 10 to 12 square feet per coat under normal conditions. This is an estimate and assumes proper spray technique and a smooth, primed surface.

PMS Blue 072 U is a very saturated blue, which can have lower hide than muted colors. You may need additional coats to achieve even coverage, especially over light or contrasting substrates. Always plan extra material and test coverage on your actual surface before committing to production quantities.

Pantone books are printed reference standards, while paint is applied to real-world surfaces. Differences in sheen, substrate texture, and lighting can all affect how PMS Blue 072 U appears compared to the Pantone book chip.

The Pantone book should be used as the color target, not an expectation of identical appearance on every material. For important brand applications, it is recommended to evaluate a painted sample of PMS Blue 072 U on the actual substrate and under the intended lighting conditions.

PMS Blue 072 U can be applied to many plastics, but plastics vary widely in surface energy and adhesion characteristics. Some plastics require a specific adhesion-promoting primer for the paint to bond properly.

Before full production, test the PMS Blue 072 U paint system on the exact plastic you plan to use, including any recommended primer. This helps confirm adhesion, appearance, and durability for your specific material.

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 Blue 072 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 Blue 072 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.