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
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.
A Masterbatch matched to Cool Gray C in PP will behave differently than the same target in ABS or PET.
Color Reference
- Pantone reference: Pantone Cool Gray C
- On-screen approximations (not authoritative):
- HEX: #54585A
- RGB: 84, 88, 90
Available Carriers
Pantone Cool Gray C Gray Masterbatch is available on the following carriers.
- 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.
What to Send on Your RFQ
For a usable Pantone Cool Gray C Gray Masterbatch quotation, provide:
- Shade target — Pantone Cool Gray C reference, plus any physical chip or ΔE tolerance.
- End-use exposure — indoor, outdoor, UV, food contact, high temperature, chemical, migration constraints.
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.
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.