Chameleon Pigments

KT-97243 is a blue/violet chameleon pigment in the 30–115μm particle size range, designed to deliver a visible angle-dependent color transition within the blue–violet spectrum. 

This chameleon paint pigment delivers strong angle-dependent color flow — shifting through pairs like green/red, blue/violet, and gold/green as the viewing angle changes. Supplied as a dry, free-flowing color shift pigment powder, it works in clear-coat automotive systems, custom refinish, and high-end industrial coatings. The same chameleon paint pearls also carry over well into plastics, inks, and synthetic leather where a flip-flop effect is needed.  

The KT-9000 Magic Chameleon Series delivers dramatic angle-dependent color shifts through multi-layer metal-oxide coatings on natural mica. We engineered this color travel pigment line to give formulators precise control over goniochromatic effects — from duochrome Clear Chameleon variants shifting Cyan-Blue-Purple-Red through multicolor grades traveling across four or more hues. Particle size ranges from ultra-fine 5–25μm (smooth coverage, satin finish) to extra-large 100–250μm (maximum sparkle, decorative coatings), with TiO₂-based and TiO₂-free options for different substrate and regulatory requirements.

Dynamic color shift chameleon pigment produces a dramatic, angle-dependent color travel effect — where the observed hue shifts continuously as the viewing or light angle changes. At Kolortek, we supply this effect through the KT-9000 Magic Chameleon Series: multi-layer iron oxide and metal oxide coatings on natural mica, available in duochrome (two-color) and multicolor (three-plus color) variants across particle sizes from 5–25μm up to 100–250μm. The effect is most striking on dark or black substrates and is widely specified in automotive custom finishes, high-end cosmetics, luxury packaging, and anti-counterfeiting applications.

Kolortek's KT-924** mauve chameleon pigment delivers a continuous angular color travel from clear mauve through red, orange, and into yellow — a goniochromatic shift driven by multi-layer thin-film interference on a synthetic mica substrate. Available in particle sizes from 5–25 μm (cosmetic satin) up to 100–250 μm (maximum sparkle), the series is formulated to meet cosmetic-grade heavy metal limits and is compatible with both water-based and solvent-based systems. For formulators specifying a mauve chameleon pigment in high-end color cosmetics, nail art, or decorative coatings, the KT-924** is the series to evaluate first.

KT-95125 is a TiO₂-free chameleon pigment from our KT-9000 Magic Chameleon Series that delivers a dramatic four-color shift—blue-green to blue to violet to red—as the viewing angle changes. With a coarse 100–250 µm particle size and natural mica substrate coated with iron oxide and silica, this blue-green chameleon pigment produces intense sparkle and color travel on dark substrates, making it a go-to choice for automotive custom finishes, luxury packaging, cosmetic nail art, and decorative coatings where maximum visual impact is required.

KT-95525 delivers a dramatic red-to-yellow-green color travel across viewing angles, built on a TiO₂-free multi-layer coating (Fe₂O₃ + Silica on natural mica) with extra-large 100–250 μm particles for maximum sparkle and decorative impact. This chameleon pigment is engineered for high-end automotive refinish, luxury cosmetics, and security printing where bold goniochromatic effects on dark substrates are essential.

KT-95407 delivers a dramatic four-color transition — mauve to red to orange to yellow — as the viewing angle changes. Built on natural mica with multi-layer oxide coatings (TiO₂, Fe₂O₃, silica), this chameleon pigment shows the strongest effect over dark substrates and is used in automotive custom finishes, high-end cosmetics, luxury packaging, and anti-counterfeiting applications. Particle size is 10–70 μm (D50: 24–28 μm), making it suitable for spray coatings, screen printing, and nail lacquers where a bold angle-dependent color shift is the design goal.