Metallic is a shade that gives a shimmering, metallic effect. Such colours often contain tiny metallic particles or pigments that reflect light, giving a shiny, glossy appearance. Metallic colours are particularly popular in the automotive, fashion and interior design industries as they create a modern and elegant effect. A wide range of tonal variations can be found, including shades of silver, gold, bronze and copper.
The characteristic of metallic paint is that it can significantly affect the appearance and texture of the surface. The shimmering effect makes such colours particularly striking in bright light, which enhances the metallic effect. The use of metallic colours conveys a higher aesthetic value and is often associated with notions of luxury and technological sophistication. The use of such colours requires some caution to avoid becoming overly prominent or garish, but when used correctly, they can create a stunning and stylish effect.
Metallic colour RGB and HEX colour codes
The RGB colour code for the metallic colour is (192, 192, 192), while the HEX colour code is #C0C0C0.
| Colour scheme | Code/Weights |
|---|---|
| Hex |
#D4AF37 |
| RGB |
rgb(212, 175, 55) |
| HSL |
hsl(46, 61%, 52%) |
| HSV/HSB |
hsb(46, 74%, 83%) |
| CMYK |
cmyk(0, 17%, 74%, 17%) |
| Contrasting colour |
#2F50C8 |
| Complementary colour |
#2F50C8 |
Dark and light shades of metallic
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Dark shades
Light shades
Metallic colour complementary colour palettes
The richness and shimmer of metallic colour can be combined with a wide range of colour palettes. Below are seven different colour palettes, all containing different shades of metallic colour, including complementary, analogue, monochrome, triad, tetrad, split complementary and neutral.
Complementary palette
Analogue palette
Monochrome palette
Triad palette
Tetrade palette
Split complementary palette
Neutral palette
What is the colour of metallic paint?
Metallic is a colour that gives a shiny, glossy effect, as if it were a metallic surface. This effect is usually achieved by the addition of fine metallic particles that reflect light, giving the colour a deeper, brighter appearance. Metallic colours come in a variety of primary colours, including silver, gold, bronze, and even brighter colours like blue, Green or red metallic versions.
What is the colour of metallic paint?
The colour of the metallic colour depends on several factors. The basic colour is determined by the paint pigments, which give the paint its specific hue. However, the metallic effect, which gives the paint its reflectivity, depends on the type and size of the metal particles added. The type of metallic particles can be aluminium, bronze or any other metallized material, all of which give a different luminous effect and colour. In addition, the way the paint is applied, the number and thickness of coats, and the quality and thickness of the final coat of lacquer also affect the appearance of the metallic colour.
How is metallic colour colour mixing possible?
To mix metallic colours, special pigments and additives are used to give a metallic sheen. The process usually involves the following steps:
- Choosing a base colour: Choose a base colour to add a metallic effect.
- Addition of metallic pigments: Add metallic pigments (such as aluminium or pearl pigments) to the base colour to achieve the desired metallic shine.
- Thorough mixing: Mix the pigments thoroughly with the base colour to achieve an even distribution and homogeneous metallic effect.
- Test painting: Test the mixture on a small surface to check the result and correct if necessary.
The result will be a paint with a metallic, shimmering metallic effect.
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