NCS Colour

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

[NCS Colour] provides colour codes, premium digital & physical colour design solutions, and education to transform colour projects.

Target Customer

Designers, product developers, manufacturers, retailers/brands (including paint stores), and organizations seeking a universal colour language and colour-management tools.

Key Differentiator

A universal language of colour based on the Natural Colour System (NCS) Notations, enabling consistent colour communication across industries, supported by a connected ecosystem (NCS System, NCS+ platform, and accompanying education/tools).

Implementation Timeline

Value can be realized in the short term by joining NCS+ (free to start) and using the education/tools; full feature access comes with NCS+ Pro (pricing not specified in content).

Pain Points

1Inconsistent or ambiguous colour communication across products, materials and surfaces.
2Time wasted exploring and communicating colour and material combinations.
3Need for a standardized colour language that spans industries and supply chains.

Key Features

1NCS System and NCS+ platform to unite colour and material through the language of NCS.
2Digital tools and physical resources: Colour Readers, Colour Samples, Displays & Refills.
3Education and training: Colour Academy and NCS Quick Course.
4Industry forecasts and collaboration content: NCS Colour Forecasts, Colours Beyond 2026+.
5Case studies and partnerships (e.g., Montana Furniture on NCS+; INR collaboration for Symbiosis in design).

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1CEO
2VP Sales
3VP Products
4Senior Marketing Specialist

Client Results

1Improved colour communication accuracy across products, materials and surfaces (inferred from universal language and production workflows).
2Faster colour decisions and reduced time spent exploring colour & material combinations (inferred from integrated design tools and NCS+ workflow).
3Access to forecasts and case studies to inform design direction and product development (evidenced by forecasts and collaboration content).
4Ability to collaborate with partners and expand platform reach (e.g., Montana Furniture joining NCS+).

Competitive Advantages

1Universal colour language that standardizes colour communication across products and industries.
2Integrated ecosystem (NCS System, NCS+, Colour Readers, Samples, Academy) to manage colour from design to production.
3Educational resources to upskill teams and accelerate adoption.
4Access to real-world case studies and industry collaborations to guide decision making.

Key Benefits

1Accurate, consistent colour communication across materials and products.

2Faster colour decision-making and design collaboration.

3Access to colour forecasts, case studies, and collaborative opportunities.

4Comprehensive tools (digital & physical) plus education to support colour management.

Case Studies & Success Stories

Montana Furniture joins NCS+

Case #1

Montana Furniture is now available on the NCS+ platform, enriching the platform with high-quality design at its best.

INR collaboration: Symbiosis in design

Case #2

INR interprets Symbiosis from Colours Beyond 2026+ in NCS+ for a vibrant collaboration; colours applied through furniture, towel warmers and bathroom accessories to inspire personalised bathrooms.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Colour codes, premium digital & physical colour design solutions; universal standard of colour communication; supports NCS System, NCS+ and related education/tools to help select and communicate colours across industries.

Target Market

Businesses and professionals requiring a consistent, cross-industry colour language for design, manufacturing, and retail applications.

Unique Value Proposition

A universal, precision-based colour language (NCS) paired with an integrated digital/physical toolkit and education, enabling accurate, efficient colour communication across products and supply chains.

Technical Requirements

No specific technical requirements are listed; offerings include online platforms (NCS+), digital tools (Colour Readers, Colour Pin/Scan devices), and physical colour samples.

Pricing Model

NCS+ can be joined for free; NCS+ Pro provides additional features (pricing not specified in content).

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