CHENHUI · Matte (MT series)
Matte Silver
Matte foil from CHENHUI's Matte (MT series) line. Flat metallics. 171M matte gold is our canonical house standard gold.
- Fine type on dark stock
- Architectural 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 Silver |
| Code | Not published |
| 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 Silver?
- We have not mapped a cross-brand equivalent for CHENHUI Matte Silver yet. Ask us and we will tell you honestly what the nearest stock foil is.
- What substrates can CHENHUI Matte Silver 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 Silver?
- 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 Silver on Colorplan Adriatic
- Matte Silver on Colorplan Amethyst
- Matte Silver on Colorplan Azure Blue
- Matte Silver 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 Silver on 32pt
CHENHUI Matte Silver reads clean on 32pt — the textured surface gives the die something to bite, and the ivory ground keeps the metal from going brassy.
Compatibility matrix
Start this combinationCHENHUI Matte Silver on Triplex white/black/white
CHENHUI Matte Silver reads clean on Triplex white/black/white — the smooth surface gives the die something to bite, and the cream with black core ground keeps the metal from going brassy.
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CHENHUI Matte Silver on Gmund Action Alpine Sparkling Water
CHENHUI Matte Silver reads clean on Gmund Action Alpine Sparkling Water — the textured surface gives the die something to bite, and the cool bright white ground keeps the metal from going brassy.
Compatibility matrix
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