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
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.
Color Reference
- On-screen approximations (not authoritative):
- HEX: #84754E
- RGB: 132, 117, 78
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.
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.
Zero Dead-End Navigation
- Color family — Yellow Masterbatch, Orange Masterbatch, or Brown Masterbatch.
What to Send on Your RFQ
- Processing method — injection, extrusion, blow molding, film, raffia, pipe, etc. (shear-sensitive for metallic effects).
- Shade / effect target — Pantone 871 C reference, plus any physical chip or gold-tone description (rich, pale, bronze, warm).
- Let-down ratio target and expected effect pigment loading in the Masterbatch.
- End-use exposure — indoor, outdoor, UV, food contact, high temperature, chemical, migration.
- Regulatory frame — food contact (FDA, EU 10/2011), toy safety (EN 71-3), automotive, or none.
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.