Antique Bronze, Warm Greige and Silver Grey: A Name Is Not a Metallic Finish
Separate color associations, surface reflection and material composition when briefing a paper project.
Separate color from surface
Color 38, Antique Bronze, draws on the softened character of an aged copper object. Color 39, Warm Greige, combines beige warmth with grey restraint. Color 40, Silver Grey, suggests clean outlines and an ordered, cooler expression. Bronze and silver are naming associations here. They do not establish metal content, pearlescence, a mirror surface or a foil effect.
Compare in two stages
First, inspect the paper itself: color, low gloss and the fine surface texture. Then introduce a process proof. Does a small foil detail remain legible? Does the intended type work? Does embossing add enough distinction? If the project calls for metallic reflection, select and approve the relevant material and finish separately.
FAQ: Can Silver Grey stand in for silver foil?
No. A colored sheet and a foil-stamped area involve different materials and processes. Their appearance needs separate physical proofing.
All three names are official members of Color System 40, but approved digital values are not recorded in the current source. Brief QiLi Paper using the number, bilingual name, physical sample and intended gloss, rather than an invented swatch.
Cover: an original color-name study, not physical paper or an unapproved digital swatch. Confirm color and surface with physical samples.