Pantone 877 C Silver Masterbatch (Matched to Pantone Reference)

Direct Answer

Pantone 877 C is a metallic silver used in premium packaging, consumer goods, automotive trim, and decorative plastics. A Pantone 877 C Silver 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 silver effect required (metallic luster, pearlescent, or satin). 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 877 C Is Not One Product

A Pantone reference defines a color target, not a formulation. The same 877 C silver effect can be reached through different pigment chemistries:

• Aluminum flake pigments — strongest metallic luster, good opacity, widely used in automotive and packaging.
• Mica-based pearlescent / interference pigments — softer, more satin-like effects; better for cosmetics and premium packaging.
• Coated glass-flake or borosilicate pigments — high sparkle and chroma; used in decorative plastics.
• Coated titanium-dioxide/mica pigments — white-silver pearlescent effects with lower conductivity.

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 877 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 877 C
• Approximate RAL equivalent: RAL 9006
• On-screen approximations (not authoritative):
  • HEX: #8A8D8F
  • RGB: 138, 141, 143
  • CMYK: 0, 0, 0, 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 877 C Silver Masterbatch is available on the following carriers. Carrier–host compatibility is a hard requirement — see Carrier Selection (CT-ART-002).

• PP Silver Masterbatch matched to Pantone 877 C → PP Masterbatch
• PE Silver Masterbatch matched to Pantone 877 C → PE Masterbatch
• HDPE Silver Masterbatch matched to Pantone 877 C → HDPE Masterbatch
• LDPE Silver Masterbatch matched to Pantone 877 C → LDPE Masterbatch
• LLDPE Silver Masterbatch matched to Pantone 877 C → LLDPE Masterbatch
• PET Silver Masterbatch matched to Pantone 877 C → PET Masterbatch
• ABS Silver Masterbatch matched to Pantone 877 C → ABS Masterbatch
• PS Silver Masterbatch matched to Pantone 877 C → PS Masterbatch

Typical Applications

Premium cosmetic packaging, automotive interior trim, consumer electronics, decorative household goods, gift packaging, toys, and promotional items. The final effect pigment choice depends on the desired luster, opacity, conductivity, and whether the part is indoor or outdoor.

Related Masterbatch Products

• White Masterbatch (Wave 7) — L1 color family landing.
• Gray Masterbatch (Wave 7) — L1 neutral family landing.
• PP Masterbatch (Wave 8) — polymer-first carrier landing.
• Black Masterbatch (Wave 7) — for darkening or base tone 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 — White Masterbatch and Gray 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 877 C Silver 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 877 C reference, plus any physical chip or luster description.
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, conductivity.
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 877 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 877 C reference, and volume.

Pantone® is a registered trademark of Pantone LLC. Allzone is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pantone. Pantone 877 C is referenced for color matching purposes only.