Pantone™ PMS 2117 U

Ordering a Pantone PMS 2117 U paint means you are purchasing paint that is custom matched to visually align with the Pantone PMS 2117 U color standard. Pantone PMS is a color communication system, not a paint formula, coating recipe, or finish specification.

The goal is visual similarity to the Pantone reference under typical viewing conditions. Because materials, sheen, and application methods differ from printed Pantone guides, an exact, identical match across all conditions is not guaranteed. For critical brand approvals, reviewing a physical sample in your actual environment is recommended.

Sheen has a noticeable effect on how Pantone PMS 2117 U is perceived. Higher gloss levels tend to appear darker and more saturated, while flatter sheens can look lighter or slightly muted.

When choosing a sheen, consider viewing distance, lighting, and substrate smoothness. If brand accuracy is critical, select the sheen specified in your brand guidelines or test the color in the intended sheen before full production. Changing sheen can result in a visible difference even when the color match target is the same.

Pantone PMS 2117 U is a saturated color, and saturated Pantone colors often have lower hide than neutral tones. This means additional coats may be required to achieve uniform color and opacity, especially over contrasting substrates.

Using a compatible primer or basecoat can improve coverage consistency and reduce the total number of finish coats needed. Always evaluate coverage on the actual substrate before committing to production quantities.

Pantone PMS 2117 U can be matched in paints suitable for plastics, but plastic substrates vary widely in surface energy and paint adhesion. Some plastics require specific primers or surface preparation to ensure proper bonding.

Before production, test the Pantone PMS 2117 U paint system on the exact plastic you plan to use. This helps confirm adhesion, appearance, and durability and reduces the risk of failure during installation or use.

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 2117 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 2117 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.