Pantone Cool Gray C Gray Masterbatch (Matched to Pantone Reference)

Direct Answer

Pantone Cool Gray C is a neutral mid-gray used in automotive interiors, electronics, consumer goods, and packaging where a subtle, professional gray is required. A Pantone Cool Gray C Gray Masterbatch is a gray 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, UV exposure, and whether the gray is achieved with black/white blends or specialty gray pigments. For most applications, the buyer should specify the Pantone reference, carrier resin, and end-use exposure, then ask the supplier to confirm the pigment formulation and heat stability on the TDS.

Why Pantone Cool Gray C Is Not One Product

A Pantone reference defines a color target, not a formulation. The same Cool Gray C shade can be reached through different pigment approaches:

• Black + white pigment blends — most common; cost-effective and tunable across carriers.
• Specialty gray pigments — sometimes used when a very neutral undertone or high heat stability is required.
• Carbon black + TiO₂ combinations — chosen when UV stability or opacity is important alongside the gray color.

The carrier resin and processing method also change the final appearance and performance. A Masterbatch matched to Cool Gray C in PP will behave differently than the same target in ABS or PET. That is why the Pantone code alone is not enough to quote a grade.

Color Reference

• Pantone reference: Pantone Cool Gray C
• Approximate RAL equivalent: RAL 7004
• On-screen approximations (not authoritative):
  • HEX: #54585A
  • RGB: 84, 88, 90
  • CMYK: 0, 0, 0, 80

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.

Available Carriers

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

• PP Gray Masterbatch matched to Pantone Cool Gray C → PP Masterbatch
• PE Gray Masterbatch matched to Pantone Cool Gray C → PE Masterbatch
• HDPE Gray Masterbatch matched to Pantone Cool Gray C → HDPE Masterbatch
• LDPE Gray Masterbatch matched to Pantone Cool Gray C → LDPE Masterbatch
• LLDPE Gray Masterbatch matched to Pantone Cool Gray C → LLDPE Masterbatch
• PET Gray Masterbatch matched to Pantone Cool Gray C → PET Masterbatch
• ABS Gray Masterbatch matched to Pantone Cool Gray C → ABS Masterbatch
• PS Gray Masterbatch matched to Pantone Cool Gray C → PS Masterbatch

Typical Applications

Automotive interior trim, electronics housings, appliance parts, consumer packaging, industrial enclosures, and consumer goods where a neutral gray finish is desired. The final pigment formulation depends on whether the part needs UV stability, food-contact approval, or a specific undertone.

Related Masterbatch Products

• Gray Masterbatch (Wave 7) — L1 color family landing.
• How to Choose Gray Masterbatch (Wave 6) — grade decision guide.
• PP Masterbatch (Wave 8) — polymer-first carrier landing.
• White Masterbatch (Wave 4) — for tinting and opacity control.
• Black Masterbatch (Wave 7) — for shade darkening and UV protection.

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 — Gray Masterbatch and How to Choose Gray Masterbatch.
2. Compatible polymer — choose from PP, PE, HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, PET, ABS, or PS above.
3. Masterbatch format — Color Masterbatch; 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 Cool Gray C Gray 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.
3. Shade target — Pantone Cool Gray C reference, plus any physical chip or ΔE tolerance.
4. Let-down ratio target and expected pigment loading in the Masterbatch.
5. End-use exposure — indoor, outdoor, UV, food contact, high temperature, chemical, migration constraints.
6. Regulatory frame — food contact (FDA, EU 10/2011), toy safety (EN 71-3), medical, 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 pigment formulation on the TDS supports your end-use exposure and regulatory frame, and (c) the supplier can confirm the shade match against your physical chip or Pantone Cool Gray 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 Cool Gray C reference, and volume.

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