Pantone™ PMS Cool Gray 11 U

PMS Cool Gray 11 U is a Pantone PMS color target, not a fixed paint formula. When reordering, visual consistency is best maintained by sticking to the same product type, sheen, and application method used previously.

If you plan to reorder PMS Cool Gray 11 U over time, keep a physical sample from the approved run and use it as your visual reference. This helps ensure future batches are evaluated against the same standard rather than a screen image or memory.

Yes, PMS Cool Gray 11 U can be matched in paint for metal applications, but surface preparation matters. Metal or powder-coated parts should be properly cleaned and lightly scuffed so the new coating can adhere evenly.

Existing coatings, surface texture, and gloss level can influence how the color appears once applied. For brand-critical parts, it is recommended to test PMS Cool Gray 11 U on a prepared sample of the actual substrate before committing to a full production run.

For pop-ups and retail environments, PMS Cool Gray 11 U should be evaluated under the same lighting conditions where it will be installed. Different lighting types can change how neutral grays are perceived.

Durability requirements should also guide product selection, especially for high-contact areas. Before large installations, reviewing a painted sample in place helps confirm the color meets brand expectations in the real environment.

The Safety Data Sheet is tied to the specific paint product, not the Pantone color itself. PMS Cool Gray 11 U only defines the color target.

Once you select the paint type for your order, the corresponding SDS can be found in the SDS library for that product. Always review the SDS for the exact paint you are using to ensure it meets your safety and compliance requirements.

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 11 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 11 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.