Colours Beyond 2027+ is here
Colour can bring calm depth and meaning to interiors. Our annual colour forecast offers a structured framework for understanding how colour shapes atmosphere in the spaces we live and work in. Built around three colour areas, it provides long-term colour directions shaping the years ahead.
Webinar: Connecting digital ideas and physical reality with NCS+
One colour language. Colour communication should feel inspiring, not complicated. In this webinar, discover how NCS+ connects digital tools and physical colour references through one shared colour language built on the Natural Colour System. We’ll show how colour logic, digital workflows and physical references work together in one connected process, helping teams explore, compare and communicate colour with confidence.
Register now for our webinar on June 16th, there are two timeslots to ensure you can choose a time that works for you and your schedule.
Meet us in Copenhagen 10-12 June
Notice the notations. This June, NCS Colour is present at Johanson Design’s showroom in central Copenhagen. Together with ByBorre, Bolon and Elmo Leather, the showroom presents perspectives connected through colour, materiality and design. Within the space, NCS invites visitors to experience every dimension of colour through their notations, relationships and the structure behind all colour experiences.
Universal Standard for Colour Communication
How would you describe the exact nuance of copper?
The human eye perceives 10 million different colours. NCS – Natural Colour System® is a universal language for colour communication. Rooted in scientific precision, NCS Notations are your codes to communicate and select colours across industries with unparalleled accuracy. With NCS codes, copper will always refer to the same colour.
Is copper yellow, orange or red? Or NCS S 2030-Y60R?
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NCS Newsroom
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Celebrating 80 years of NCS Colour
Since our founding in 1945, NCS has pioneered a universal language for colour communication that is now used by designers, manufacturers and the coatings industry in around 100 markets worldwide. To celebrate 80 years of NCS Colour, we launch Together in colour – a campaign honouring the partnerships and creativity that shape our shared world of colour.
At the heart of the initiative is a film series with leading voices across industries, as well as an anniversary webinar, a revival of past colour forecasts and a global community activation – all celebrating colour's impact across industries.
Explore the true essence of colours
White is not always just white, and blue can include shades of either red or green. With NCS, it’s simple. And accurate. Our products will help you design and select the right colours for your moodboards and projects.
Master your colour communication
Transform your business
Since 1979, we have engineered colour communication. Explore our portfolio of high quality products, accessible design tools, comprehensive colour education and innovative colour solutions to support your business.
Communicate in colour
Defining colours accurately is essential. Producing the exact same colour on different products, materials and surfaces starts with using a recognisable and common colour language. Identifying and deciding on colours with NCS is easy and optimises your colour communication process.
A systematic colour workflow with NCS+
NCS+ is the platform that unites colour and material through the colour language of NCS. Powered by the intelligence of our renowned Natural Colour System®, it radically reduces the time spent exploring, creating and communicating impactful colour and material combinations.
Join the platform today for free, or purchase NCS+ Pro to unlock all features.
