Pantone™ PMS 2248 U

Pantone PMS 2248 U defines a color target, not a coating formula or finish specification. It does not control sheen, film build, substrate color, or aging of the existing coating.

When used against an existing painted surface, these uncontrolled variables usually cause visible differences, even if the Pantone color itself is matched closely. For this reason, Pantone PMS colors are best used as forward-looking brand color targets, not as a proxy for blending into an existing finish.

When applying PMS 2248 U to metal or previously powder-coated parts, surface preparation matters. Existing coatings, gloss level, and base color can all shift how the Pantone match appears.

Cleaning and scuffing help with adhesion, but they do not standardize appearance. Because Pantone is a visual reference, it is important to evaluate a sample on the actual metal or coated substrate before committing to production, especially for brand-facing components.

Surface texture changes how light reflects off PMS 2248 U. Smooth surfaces tend to look cleaner and more saturated, while textured surfaces introduce shadowing that can make the same color appear darker or less vivid.

Because Pantone references are viewed on smooth printed samples, any added texture in the final application should be evaluated with a real sample to confirm the visual result meets brand expectations.

For large areas, consistency is critical when applying PMS 2248 U. Uneven coat thickness, inconsistent overlap, or stopping and restarting mid-panel can create visible variation.

Plan the application so each section receives the same number of coats, applied in a consistent pattern. Highly saturated Pantone colors may require additional coats to achieve even hide, so testing coverage on a sample area can prevent patchy results on the final installation.

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 2248 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 2248 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.