The present invention relates to pigment mixtures comprising at least two components, component A being multilayer pigments based on mica, SiO2 flakes, glass flakes, Al2O3 flakes or polymer flakes and component B being platelet-shaped, acicular or spherical colorants and/or fillers, and to the use thereof expecially in varnishes, paints, printing inks, powder coatings, plastics, ceramic glazes, polymer films and cosmetic formulations.