Pearl pigments

Pearl pigments are special pigments that are characterized by their ability to produce a pearlescent or shimmering effect. They use the phenomenon of light interference to change color depending on the viewing angle and lighting. Which gives the surface a unique effect. Pearl pigments consist of microscopic particles. They are properly arranged in the material, forming a layered or lamellar structure. These layers can affect the interference of light waves, causing differences in the phase and amplitude of the wave. This leads to a change in color visible to the observer.

The most common materials used in pearlescent pigments are mica, titanium oxide, iron oxide and chromium oxide. These pigments can be transparent, allowing the substrate color to be used as a background. This affects the final effect. The most well-known pearlescent effects are those that give the impression of shimmering, changing colors or a pearl-like appearance when the object is viewed from different angles.

Pearl pigments are widely used in a variety of fields, such as automotive, cosmetics, paint, printing, and plastics and varnish production.