The present invention relates to pigment mixtures in the form of a dispersion or powder, consisting of at least two components, where component A comprises coated or uncoated BiOCl pigments in the form of a powder or dispersion, and component B comprises pearlescent pigments, platelet-shaped, needle-shaped or spherical colorants and/or fillers, and to the use thereof in paints, coatings, printing inks, plastics, powder coatings, plastic films, for the finishing of seed and in particular in cosmetic formulations.