The Natural Colour System is the internationally recognized colour system based on human colour perception. 2,050 standard colours, arranged by hue, nuance and saturation. Each colour has a notation that directly describes how the colour looks — without measurement, without interpretation.
SNKI has been supplying original NCS materials for over 40 years.
Colour fans
The primary reference tool for professional colour use:
| Product | Colours | Application |
|---|---|---|
| NCS Index 2050 | 2,050 | Complete reference — all standard colours |
| NCS Index Glossy 1950 | 1,950 | Gloss products, lacquer applications |
| NCS Inspire 1058 | 1,058 | Practical selection for design and advice |
| NCS Interior 84 | 84 | Targeted selection for interiors |
| NCS Exterior 84 | 84 | Targeted selection for facades and exteriors |
| NCS WS 160 | 160 | Frequently used colours for project communication |
| NCS Block 2050 | 2,050 | Solid colour fans for surface matching |
Colour readers
Digital instruments for on-site colour identification:
| Product | Type | Application |
|---|---|---|
| NCS Colour Scan 2.0 | Professional handheld | Direct NCS notation on any surface |
| NCS Colourpin PRO | Portable colour reader | On-site colour advice, renovation |
| NCS Colourpin II | Compact colour reader | Quick colour identification |
| NCS Lightness Meter | Lightness meter | Measure Light Reflectance Value (LRV) |
Design tools
Professional tools for colour design and project specification:
| Product | Application |
|---|---|
| NCS Album 2050 | Colour selection and presentation (A9, all 2,050 colours) |
| NCS Box 2050 | Project documentation (A6 sample collection) |
| NCS Atlas 2050 | Systematic colour overview by hue |
| NCS Gloss Scale | Professional gloss reference |
Colour samples
Loose NCS colour samples per colour code, available in A9, A6, A5 and A4 format. Order individually at ncskleuren.nl — enter the NCS code and choose the format.
Which NCS product suits your workflow?
| Situation | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Complete reference in the office | NCS Index 2050 or Atlas 2050 |
| Colour selection on location | NCS Inspire 1058 + Colourpin PRO |
| Interior | NCS Interior 84 |
| Exterior | NCS Exterior 84 |
| Material comparison | NCS Block 2050 |
| Project documentation | NCS Box 2050 + A6 samples |
| On-site colour measurement | NCS Colour Scan 2.0 |
Ordering
All NCS products are available through ncskleuren.nl — the official Dutch NCS webshop, managed by SNKI.
Need advice? Contact us.
