Pantone 186 C Red Masterbatch (Matched to Pantone Reference)

Direct Answer

Pantone 186 C is a classic, saturated red used heavily in consumer packaging, branding, and industrial parts.

Why Pantone 186 C Is Not One Product

• Azo reds — bright, cost-effective, suitable for indoor packaging and short-life goods.
• Quinacridone reds — cleaner, more weatherable, better for outdoor or automotive exposure.
• DPP reds — high heat and light stability, used in demanding outdoor and automotive applications.
• Pigment blends — sometimes used to hit a specific shade or cost/performance point.

Color Reference

• On-screen approximations (not authoritative):
• HEX: #C8102E
• RGB: 200, 16, 46

Typical Applications

Caps and closures, consumer packaging, branded containers, labels and films, automotive interior accents, industrial warning parts, and point-of-sale displays.