CHENHUI · Matte (MT series)
Matte Gold · 171M
Matte foil from CHENHUI's Matte (MT series) line. Flat metallics. 171M matte gold is our canonical house standard gold.
- Hairline rules
- Small type
- Restrained luxury registers
The colour shown is an on-screen approximation. Foil reflects its surroundings and has no fixed RGB value — samples before you commit.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | CHENHUI, China |
|---|---|
| Series | Matte (MT series) |
| Colour | Matte Gold |
| Code | 171M |
| Finish | Matte |
| Minimum feature | 0.3pt rules, 6pt type |
| Registration | ±0.5mm. |
| Techniques | Hot foil stamping |
Where it grips, where it fails
| Coated paper | Grips well |
|---|---|
| Uncoated paper | Grips well |
| Cotton | Grips well |
| Plastic | Not recommended |
| Film | Not recommended |
| Laminated stock | Runs with care |
| Leather & wood | Runs with care |
What it's like to run
- 171M matte gold is the house standard gold — the one in most of our sample kits and the default the Studio reaches for when a brief just says 'gold foil'.
Common questions
- What is the equivalent of CHENHUI Matte Gold?
- We have not mapped a cross-brand equivalent for CHENHUI Matte Gold yet. Ask us and we will tell you honestly what the nearest stock foil is.
- What substrates can CHENHUI Matte Gold be stamped on?
- Coated paper: grips well. Uncoated paper: grips well. Cotton: grips well. Plastic: not recommended. Film: not recommended. Laminated stock: runs with care. Leather & wood: runs with care.
- How fine can the artwork be in CHENHUI Matte Gold?
- 0.3pt rules, 6pt type. ±0.5mm.
- Is the colour on screen accurate?
- No. Foil is metallised film — it reflects whatever is around it, so it has no fixed RGB value. The chip here is an approximation. We send physical samples before anything is committed to metal.
Stocks we stamp it on
- Matte Gold on Colorplan Adriatic
- Matte Gold on Colorplan Amethyst
- Matte Gold on Colorplan Azure Blue
- Matte Gold on Colorplan Bright Red
Full stock list in the paper directory.
Pairs beautifully with
Three combinations that hold up on press. Open one and the Studio starts with the stock, the foil and the ink already locked in.
CHENHUI Matte Gold · 171M on Colorplan Forest
CHENHUI Matte Gold reads clean on Colorplan Forest — the smooth surface gives the die something to bite, and the forest ground keeps the metal from going brassy.
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CHENHUI Matte Gold · 171M on Constellation Jade E21 Silk emboss
CHENHUI Matte Gold reads clean on Constellation Jade E21 Silk emboss — the textured surface gives the die something to bite, and the pearlescent white, mother-of-pearl shimmer ground keeps the metal from going brassy.
Compatibility matrix
Start this combinationCHENHUI Matte Gold · 171M on 16pt
CHENHUI Matte Gold reads clean on 16pt — the textured surface gives the die something to bite, and the warm white ground keeps the metal from going brassy.
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