Pantone 871 C Gold Masterbatch (Matched to Pantone Reference)

Direct Answer

Pantone 871 C is a metallic gold used in premium packaging, cosmetics, consumer goods, and decorative plastics. A Pantone 871 C Gold Masterbatch is an effect pigment concentrate matched to that Pantone reference, dispersed in a polymer carrier. The same Pantone reference does not produce a single Masterbatch — the right grade depends on your host polymer, processing temperature, shear history, and the type of gold effect required (rich metallic gold, pale gold, bronze-gold, or interference gold). For most applications, the buyer should specify the Pantone reference, carrier resin, and end-use exposure, then ask the supplier to confirm the effect pigment chemistry and heat/shear stability on the TDS.

Why Pantone 871 C Is Not One Product

A Pantone reference defines a color target, not a formulation. The same 871 C gold effect can be reached through different pigment chemistries:

• Bronze / copper / zinc alloy pigments — classic metallic gold; luster and opacity vary with particle size and metal ratio.
• Mica-based pearlescent / interference pigments — softer, more satin gold; better for cosmetics and premium packaging.
• Coated mica + iron oxide pigments — warm gold-bronze tones; good heat and light stability.
• Coated glass-flake pigments — high sparkle gold; used in decorative plastics.

The carrier resin and processing method also change the final appearance and performance. High-shear processes can damage metallic flakes and reduce luster. A Masterbatch matched to 871 C in PP will behave differently than the same target in PET or ABS. That is why the Pantone code alone is not enough to quote a grade.

Color Reference

• Pantone reference: Pantone 871 C
• Approximate RAL equivalent: RAL 1036
• On-screen approximations (not authoritative):
  • HEX: #84754E
  • RGB: 132, 117, 78
  • CMYK: 0, 5, 40, 55

Pantone® is a registered trademark of Pantone LLC. Allzone is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pantone. Color codes are referenced for matching purposes only; on-screen colors are approximations and are not authoritative Pantone standards. Metallic effects cannot be accurately represented on screen.

Available Carriers

Pantone 871 C Gold Masterbatch is available on the following carriers. Carrier–host compatibility is a hard requirement — see Carrier Selection (CT-ART-002).

• PP Gold Masterbatch matched to Pantone 871 C → PP Masterbatch
• PE Gold Masterbatch matched to Pantone 871 C → PE Masterbatch
• HDPE Gold Masterbatch matched to Pantone 871 C → HDPE Masterbatch
• LDPE Gold Masterbatch matched to Pantone 871 C → LDPE Masterbatch
• LLDPE Gold Masterbatch matched to Pantone 871 C → LLDPE Masterbatch
• PET Gold Masterbatch matched to Pantone 871 C → PET Masterbatch
• ABS Gold Masterbatch matched to Pantone 871 C → ABS Masterbatch
• PS Gold Masterbatch matched to Pantone 871 C → PS Masterbatch

Typical Applications

Premium cosmetic packaging, luxury gift packaging, automotive interior trim, consumer electronics, decorative household items, toys, promotional goods, and food packaging where a metallic gold finish is desired. The final effect pigment choice depends on the desired luster, warmth, opacity, and whether the part is indoor or outdoor.

Related Masterbatch Products

• Yellow Masterbatch (Wave 7) — L1 color family landing.
• Orange Masterbatch (Wave 7) — L1 warm color family landing.
• Brown Masterbatch (Wave 7) — L1 earth-tone family landing.
• PP Masterbatch (Wave 8) — polymer-first carrier landing.
• Black Masterbatch (Wave 7) — for base tone or shadow control.

Related Knowledge Articles

• Color Masterbatch Explained — canonical engineering pillar (CT-PILLAR-001).
• Carrier Selection for Color Masterbatch — carrier compatibility (CT-ART-002).
• Color Matching, ΔE and Pantone References — matching methodology (CT-ART-003).
• Custom Color Masterbatch Development — the process of moving from a target to a supplied grade (CT-ART-004).

Zero Dead-End Navigation

If you landed on this page, you are probably looking for:

1. Color family — Yellow Masterbatch, Orange Masterbatch, or Brown Masterbatch.
2. Compatible polymer — choose from PP, PE, HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, PET, ABS, or PS above.
3. Masterbatch format — Color Masterbatch with metallic effect; engineering background is in CT-PILLAR-001. Application-specific pages will follow in Wave 10.
4. RFQ — use the block below.

What to Send on Your RFQ

For a usable Pantone 871 C Gold Masterbatch quotation, provide:

1. Host polymer (PP, PE, HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, PET, ABS, PS) and grade/MFI if known.
2. Processing method — injection, extrusion, blow molding, film, raffia, pipe, etc. (shear-sensitive for metallic effects).
3. Shade / effect target — Pantone 871 C reference, plus any physical chip or gold-tone description (rich, pale, bronze, warm).
4. Let-down ratio target and expected effect pigment loading in the Masterbatch.
5. End-use exposure — indoor, outdoor, UV, food contact, high temperature, chemical, migration.
6. Regulatory frame — food contact (FDA, EU 10/2011), toy safety (EN 71-3), automotive, or none.
7. Volume and MOQ — kg per order, annual estimate, sample requirement.

So What Should the Buyer Investigate Next?

Before issuing the PO, verify: (a) the carrier is matched to your specific host polymer and MFI window, not just the polymer family, (b) the effect pigment chemistry and flake type on the TDS survive your processing shear and end-use exposure, and (c) the supplier can confirm the shade match against your physical chip or Pantone 871 C reference at your target let-down ratio. If any of these three is missing, the risk sits on your production floor — not on the supplier's.

Request a quote: /quote — send the items above and Allzone will return a grade-specific offer promptly, matched to your polymer, Pantone 871 C reference, and volume.

Pantone® is a registered trademark of Pantone LLC. Allzone is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pantone. Pantone 871 C is referenced for color matching purposes only.