Together in colour through NCS

Partnerships are at the core of NCS Colour’s success. By working closely with leading companies in coatings, design and architecture, NCS enables smoother communication, faster development processes and more sustainable production. For Elin, this collaborative approach is central to NCS’s mission: building an ecosystem where professionals across industries can rely on the same language and tools.

"We have incredible customers and partners that makes it so much fun to work with this on an everyday basis, and we really stand together in colour. I'm extremely proud to see in how many different contexts, environments, cultures that NCS is applied in."

– Elin Askfelt, CEO at NCS Colour

A real need for a common colour language

The NCS System provides a structured and scientific approach to colour, ensuring that specifications remain consistent from idea to finished product. This precision is vital in coatings and manufacturing, where reliable colour reproduction is key to quality and trust. At the same time, the system supports creativity by allowing designers to explore colour combinations with confidence, knowing that their choices can be reproduced and scaled in practice.

The importance of a seamless digiphysical experience

As NCS marks 80 years, the company is investing in both physical and digital tools to support the next generation of colour communication. The digital platform NCS+ makes colour measured product samples available in design workflows of designers and architects, while research and product development ensure long-term reliability. "I see a huge opportunity for us to continue to expand our footprint in digital representations of the system and in use of colour through impactful digital applications", Elin explains.