NCS WS 160
Essential neutral colours for accurate design and material coordination
NCS WS 160
A large-format fan deck focused exclusively on neutral tones, NCS WS 160 simplifies the selection of whites, greys, and blacks — providing visual clarity when tone precision matters most.
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NCS WS 160 is a curated fan deck featuring 160 of the most frequently used whites, blacks, and tinted neutrals from the NCS 2050 Standard. Designed for speed and clarity in one of the most complex areas of colour design, it offers large, easy-to-compare samples structured for fast, confident decision-making.
Neutral colours may appear simple, but small differences can have a big impact. WS 160 helps professionals compare tones side by side, reducing ambiguity and improving harmony across materials. It brings clarity to a challenging part of the colour process and builds confidence in both creative and technical decisions.
Large-format samples for better visual comparison on surfaces
Curated range of 160 neutral colours from the NCS Standard
Structured by chromaticness and nuance for faster selection
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Large-format samples for better visual comparison on surfaces
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Curated range of 160 neutral colours from the NCS Standard
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Structured by chromaticness and nuance for faster selection
Combine with NCS Box 2050
While WS 160 offers quick access to essential neutrals, Box adds the full NCS range in large format for precise, real-world evaluation.
Together they combine focus and scale — ideal for both fast decisions and comprehensive colour validation.
Why choose this product?
WS 160 focuses on the most-used, and most difficult, part of the colour spectrum. With generous sample sizes, intuitive organisation, and a curated selection from the trusted NCS Standard, it gives professionals a clear edge in making neutral colour decisions quickly and accurately.
NCS is the Natural Colour System — a globally recognised, standardised method for working with colour based on how we perceive it. Every product we create is part of a system backed by decades of colour science, built to support accuracy, clarity, and confidence in every decision. Produced to NCS Quality Level 1. All NCS tools are developed and controlled to meet our highest internal standard: Quality Level 1. This means every colour sample is verified for visual and technical accuracy within the tightest tolerances in the industry. It ensures that what you see is reliable — from screen to surface, and from concept to delivery. Designed for professionals who work in colour.Whether you're specifying for architecture, matching materials, training teams, or guiding clients, NCS tools are built to support real-world workflows — with consistency, clarity, and control across every format.