Violet-Blue to Orange-Yellow Color Shift Pigment, 10–70μm – KT-95307

Violet-Blue to Orange-Yellow Color Shift Pigment, 10–70μm – KT-95307

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KT-95307 is a violet-blue to orange-yellow color shift pigment in the 10–70μm particle size range, designed to deliver a wide-angle color travel with both chromatic contrast and visual depth. Based on multi-layer TiO₂-coated transparent flakes, this grade is suitable for coatings, plastics, and decorative applications where both effect visibility and surface quality are required.

Product Positioning

KT-95307 is a multi-phase color travel chameleon pigment within Kolortek’s pearlescent pigment portfolio. It sits between medium and coarse particle size grades, offering a combination of color intensity, travel range, and visual texture. Compared with fine grades, it produces more pronounced optical movement; compared with coarse grades, it maintains better coating uniformity.

Product Overview

This Violet-Blue to Orange-Yellow Color Shift Pigment exhibits a broad spectral transition across cool and warm tones, creating a dynamic visual response under changing viewing angles. The combination of violet-blue face color and orange-yellow flop provides strong contrast, making it suitable for applications requiring visible differentiation.

Formulators typically select this type of pigment for automotive coatings, decorative finishes, plastics, and specialty inks, where controlled color travel enhances product appearance without relying on high film thickness.

Key Product Features

• Multi-angle color travel: Visible shift from violet-blue to orange-yellow under directional light.
• Controlled particle size distribution: 10–70μm range supports both effect visibility and processing stability.
• Transparent flake substrate: Enables clean interference-based color reflection.
• Binder compatibility: Suitable for solvent-based, water-based, and UV-curable systems.
• Stable optical performance: Consistent color behavior when properly dispersed and oriented.

Typical Applications

• Coatings: Used in automotive refinish and decorative coatings to create angle-dependent color variation.
• Plastics: Applied in masterbatch for injection molding and extrusion where visual depth is required.
• Printing inks: Suitable for screen and specialty printing where color shift can act as a visual or security feature.
• Decorative materials: Used in synthetic leather, films, and design surfaces for dynamic color effects.
• Cosmetics & nail products: Provides controlled color travel in nail lacquer and selected cosmetic systems.

Technical Information

Formulation Notes

Base color: A dark or black background is required to achieve full color shift. Light substrates will reduce contrast.

Dispersion: Add under low shear conditions during the final mixing stage to preserve flake integrity.

Particle selection: Lower end of the range (10–30μm) improves smoothness; higher end (40–70μm) increases visual texture and shift visibility.

Why Work with Kolortek

Kolortek has more than 20 years of experience manufacturing effect pigments, with established control over coating processes and particle size distribution. This supports consistent color travel performance across production batches, which is critical for industrial-scale applications.

The product range covers multiple particle sizes and color combinations, allowing formulators to select grades based on application-specific requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the advantage of a 10–70μm particle size range?
A: It provides flexibility between smooth surface finish and visible color travel. Smaller particles improve film uniformity, while larger particles enhance visual effect.

Q: Can this pigment be used in water-based systems?
A: Yes, it is compatible with water-based binders. Rheology control may be required to maintain uniform dispersion and orientation.

Q: Is this suitable for printing applications?
A: Yes, but particle size and mesh compatibility should be evaluated depending on the printing method.

Request Samples or Technical Data

Contact Kolortek to request samples of KT-95307, obtain technical data sheets, or discuss application-specific recommendations with our technical team.