Pantone™ PMS Process Black U

Ordering PMS Process Black U means you are purchasing paint matched to the Pantone PMS visual reference for that color. Pantone PMS is a standardized color target used to communicate appearance, not a paint formula, coating system, or finish specification.

The match is created to visually align with the Pantone reference under typical viewing conditions. The exact appearance can vary based on sheen, substrate, application method, and lighting. If your project requires formal brand approval or will be viewed on multiple materials, a sample is recommended before full production.

PMS Process Black U can be matched into paints used on plastics, but plastics vary widely in surface energy and adhesion behavior. Many plastics require a specific primer or surface treatment to achieve reliable adhesion.

Because the Pantone match defines color only, not adhesion performance, you should test the paint system on the actual plastic used in your project. This helps confirm both adhesion and final appearance before committing to production quantities.

Surface texture has a direct impact on how PMS Process Black U is perceived. Smooth surfaces reflect light more evenly, while textured surfaces create shadowing and scatter light.

As a result, the same matched color can appear darker, lighter, or less uniform depending on texture. For brand-critical applications, evaluate the color on the final surface texture rather than relying on a smooth sample alone.

Yes. For projects with brand approval workflows, ordering a sample of PMS Process Black U is the most reliable way to confirm acceptance. Review the sample on the actual substrate, with the intended finish, under the lighting where it will be installed.

This step helps identify appearance shifts caused by material, sheen, or lighting and reduces the risk of rework on large, high-visibility builds.

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 Process Black 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 Process Black 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.