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Colour reference directory

NCS Colour References

Search 2,050 published NCS colour-system references by code. Open an individual reference for its stored digital colour data, recorded mixing pathways and nearest branded paint comparisons.

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Published references
2,050
Colour families
8
Recorded finishes
Not listed

Natural Colour System references

Search a code, open its reference page, then compare branded paints.

NCS is presented here as a colour-reference system rather than an ordinary decorative paint manufacturer. Each published reference retains its existing canonical Designer Colours page and stored digital colour data.

  1. 01Search the NCS code

    Use the code search below, including spaces and hyphens where known.

  2. 02Open the reference

    Review its stored screen reference, LRV, family and recorded mixing information.

  3. 03Compare branded paints

    Use the nearest branded-paint section on the reference page to build a physical sample shortlist.

Mixing information held by Designer Colours

Recorded paint systems

Individual NCS records can list paint systems into which Designer Colours can advise on mixing the reference. This is an enquiry pathway, not confirmation of every colour, product, base, finish or pack size.

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Search and family selections narrow this brand library while keeping every published colour within easy reach.

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Tools, guides and comparisons

Compare paint coloursReview nearby colours across brands before sampling. Find a close paint matchUse the shared colour engine to build a real-record shortlist. How colour matching is calculatedUnderstand the Lab and CIEDE2000 method, evidence boundaries and sampling limitations behind digital suggestions. Warm neutral guideOpen curated whites, stones, putties and taupes. How to compare paint brandsCompare finish and substrate as well as screen colour.