The pigments used to color powder coatings have a large impact on their color development, appearance and durability. The standard for high-performance pigments are the inorganic pigments known as Complex Inorganic Color Pigments (CICPs). They provide durable color that can stand up to the most challenging and aggressive processing and applications. They also have excellent dispersion properties so that color formulas are predictable and stable during production. Recent advances have found that besides color, CICPs have properties that give them the ability to address regulatory requirements that give not only color, but functional properties. Lastly, CICPs are highly durable and provide lasting color options for powder coatings formulated with long-lasting resins.