NCS Colour

Let's celebrate - 80 years: Together in 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 proudly launch Together in colour – a campaign honouring the partnerships and stories that show how colour drives strategy, innovation and creativity. At the heart of the initiative is a film series with leading voices across industries. How does colour connect us? Watch the full film series on YouTube – link in comments. IKEA on colour as a strategic constant. Siemens ­­on colour management in industrial design. Alcro Färg on colour as a core. Tengbom on designing with colour. Schotten & Hansen GmbH on colour's role in manufacturing. Tarkett on colour in the digital space. Elin Askfelt, CEO of NCS Colour, on the evolution in the industry. The celebration continues through an anniversary webinar, a revival of past colour forecasts and a global community activation – all celebrating colour's impact across industries. A heartfelt thank you to all the participants who shared their stories and insights: Emma Wiklund, Jerry Svensson, Frank Zeitler, Michael Küpper, Olivera Nivlin, Therese Skoglösa, Nadia Tolstoy, Bernhard Heinloth, Torben Hansen, Celine Gregoire and Marion Lamarque. #TogetherInColour #NCSColour #InteriorDesign #Coatings #Design #Architecture #Manufacturing

This week we’re proud to participate as a Gold Sponsor of International Colour Association 2025 in Taipei. We’re excited to meet the AIC conference participants and fair visitors to talk about anything and everything related to colour. Please join us for some of the expected NCS highlights as our Senior Colour Specialist Anders Nilsson will present his latest research: – Monday, 20 October – Hall B (15:15) | Oral 2B: Spectral Analysis and Image Enhancement – “Statistical Analysis of Differences of Spectral Reflectance Values Determined by Colour-Measuring Instruments”, together with Erkki Ikonena, Yasaman Rezazadeh, John Seymour and Juha Peltoniemi. – Wednesday, 22 October – Hall A (13:00–14:30) | Poster Session 3 – “Colour Accuracy of Low-cost, Pocket-size Spectrophotometers”, together with Eric Kirchner and John Seymour. Come and talk colours with Anders Nilsson, Per Jutterstrom, and Marcus Mansjö and learn more about the NCS System at the NCS table. We're also proud to highlight that Berit Bergstrom, a long-time advocate of the NCS System, has been honoured with the AIC 2025 Cade Award for her outstanding work in promoting, teaching, and integrating colour in art, design and the environment. Warmest congratulations to Berit on this well-deserved recognition! #NCSColour #AIC2025 #NaturalColourSystem

We’re proud to welcome Noon Light – a brand under the Johanson Group – as the first lighting brand featured on NCS+. With 200 standard colours and 65 cable options, Noon introduces a new level of freedom and colour flexibility to the lighting industry. This partnership marks the start of a broader collaboration between NCS Colour and Johanson Design AB, one of Scandinavia’s leading names in interior and furniture design. Together, we continue to expand the possibilities of colour application across industries. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/dm2WER6s #NCSColour #NCSPlus #NoonLight #JohansonDesign #DesignCollaboration #NaturalColourSystem

Colour is our world and nothing makes us happier than meeting and learning with others who share this passion. Last week, Åse, Karl and Pär Duwe from the NCS Colour team joined Color Marketing Group (CMG) at their annual event, an inspiring gathering of colour experts from around the world. Many of the discussions at CMG echoed what we’ve been continuously championing, it’s inspiring to see a growing, shared appreciation for colour’s deeper role in design and human experience. - Colour is more than decoration: it’s a tool for well-being. Every colour in our environment serves a purpose. Even low-chromatic ones impacts our emotional wellbeing; they can calm, guide, energize, or even confuse us. - Designing with colour is a balancing act. For product designers, creating a colour range means finding harmony between innovation and familiarity — bold enough to inspire, yet grounded enough to feel comfortable. - Colour is more than yellow, red, blue, and green. Focusing on the three dimensions of colour, giving the nuance (the level of blackness, whiteness, and chromaticness) the focus it deserves, is key to successful colour selection. We’re leaving CMG with new perspectives and renewed energy to keep exploring how colour shapes experiences, emotions, and design. Big thanks to CMG and Montaha Hidefi, Color Archaeologist™, CMG President for inviting us! #NCScolour #ColourDesign #ColourTrends

Webinar: Celebrating 80 years of NCS Colour For 80 years, colour has been at the heart of our story. Since 1945, NCS has provided a universal language for colour communication that has shaped design, manufacturing and the coatings industry worldwide. To mark this milestone, we’re celebrating our partnerships through the campaign Together in colour. Join our special anniversary webinar exploring colour’s impact on business, innovation and creativity. About webinar - Gain insights into how colour connects professionals across sectors - Hear stories from collaborations in our anniversary film series - Get reflections on NCS’s journey and the role of colour in design, manufacturing and business The session will feature a panel discussion with Elin Askfelt, Richard Birgersson and Marcus Mansjö, moderated by Clara Ahlin. Two sessions are available – find the registration links for both times in the event below. Read more and stay tuned for the campaign, launching in October: https://lnkd.in/dpK4jMn6 #NCSColour #Webinar #NCSSystem

NCS Colour is hosting Parlez-vous le langage de la couleur. Make sure to attend it on September 23.

Nous sommes ravis d’inviter la communauté française des revêtements et du design intérieur à un moment unique à Paris. La couleur est bien plus qu’un choix esthétique – c’est un langage commun qui relie créativité, précision industrielle et impact marketing. Le 23 septembre, NCS Natural Colour System, Color The Life et a3dc vous proposent une session interactive pour explorer ce langage : prévision couleur Colours Beyond 2026+, démos en direct du système NCS et NCS+, et un atelier créatif suivi d’un cocktail. Nous espérons vous y voir nombreux pour échanger sur l’avenir de la couleur dans notre industrie. ➡️ Rejoignez l’événement ici : https://lnkd.in/dmBYmW_n

I’m thrilled to share that we’re looking for a Growth Marketing Specialist to join my team at NCS Colour. This is a brand-new role where you’ll spearhead our growth marketing efforts, driving impact both within our organisation and across the global world of colour. If you’re passionate about performance-driven marketing, love turning data into results, and want to be part of an international brand that’s been shaping colour since 1945 - I’d love to hear from you. #GrowthMarketing #MarketingJobs #NCSColour #Hiring

Thank you to everyone who visited, explored and connected with us at 3daysofdesign! We’re grateful to everyone who joined us during the week, whether you stopped by the booth, selected your colour of the day or took part in one of our events. From a colour celebration together with pej gruppen - scandinavian trend institute to getting comfortable with colour at Montana Furniture, it was an inspiring week filled with conversations, connections and colour. A special thank you to our NCS+ Partners who helped bring our exhibition showcasing the digital and physical interior design exploration to life. Until next year, read more on ncscolour.com. #3daysofdesign #FRAMING #NCSColour #NCSPlus