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Concrete pigment is a dry powder that is used to add color to various cement-based materials, such as concrete, stucco, mortar, grout, plaster, countertop mix, and concrete overlay. It can also be used in the ceramic industry and by DIY enthusiasts to create a wide range of projects, from sculptures to planters. Pigment is an effective way to add color to cement-based materials, as it can provide a range of hues and tones depending on the specific combination of pigment and cement used.
How the Pigment Color Charts Work
Pigment color charts show the various colors that can be achieved by using different amounts of pigment powder in combination with a base material, such as Portland cement. Portland cement is a type of cement that is widely used in construction and is a key ingredient in concrete, mortar, stucco, and grout. Portland cement is usually gray or white and is sold in 94 lb. bags. The colors produced by mixing pigment powder with Portland cement can vary depending on the base color of the cement. For example, using the same amount of pigment powder and color with gray Portland cement will produce a different set of colors than using the same pigment powder and color with white Portland cement.
For example, pigment color 202 can produce a range of different tones depending on the ratio of pigment powder to cementitious material used.
When mixing with White Portland Cement:
WHT-202-1 Ciel Blue color is obtained by mixing 1 lbs of pigment powder per 94 lbs sack of white Portland cement
WHT-202-5 Pantone Blue color is obtained by mixing 5 lbs of pigment powder per 94 lbs sack of white Portland cement
WHT-202-7 Nikko Blue color is obtained by mixing 7 lbs of pigment powder per 94 lbs sack of white Portland cement
When mixing with Gray Portland Cement:
GRY-202-0 Blue Gray color is obtained by mixing 0.5 lbs of pigment powder per 94 lbs sack of gray Portland cement
GRY-202-1 Steel Blue color is obtained by mixing 3 lbs of pigment powder per 94 lbs sack of gray Portland cement
GRY-202-1 Sapphire Blue color is obtained by mixing 7 lbs of pigment powder per 94 lbs sack of gray Portland cement
IMPORTANT: In outdoor use, blue pigment #s 201 and 202 fade very quickly in direct sunlight. For exterior applications, use #203 instead, which appears blue after drying.
Please note that pigment dosage is calculated by cementious material weight.