The large A4 and A6 colour samples are available in Semi-Matt and Glossy finish. The small A9 colour samples are available in Semi-Matt finish and the Matt samples are available in the format 5 x 14 cm. The samples may be ordered as refills for NCS Box (A6 format) and NCS Album (A9 format) or for other projects and needs.

Content (*)
- Colour sample (1); NCS 1950 Original colours available
- Layout: A9-format include five samples /colour all other formats include one sample /colour

* Number of products

Size and Weight
- Sample Size: 210 x 297 mm (A4); 148 x 105 mm (A6); 52 x 37 mm (A9); 50 x 140 mm
- Sample Weight: 14 g (A4); 3.5 g (A6); 3 g (A9); 1.4 g

Material
- Paper: 200 g Sappi Profi Gloss / Invercote Creato (Matt)
- Sample: A4 & A6: Semi-Matt, gloss level 15-20 in 60°, Glossy¹, approx. gloss level 90 in 60°; A9: Semi-Matt, gloss level 15-20 in 60°; Matt², gloss level 3-5 in 60°
- Print Layout: Fully Coated; 1 colour / sample; Notation printed on reverse on each sample. A4: Repeated 32 times; A6: Repeated eight times; A9 and other: Repeated one time

¹ Glossy samples; NCS Quality Centre ensures that this Glossy edition appears, as closely as possible to the original Semi-Matt edition. The production is based on NCS Quality Level 2. Small deviations can occur. If your quality requirements are very high, we recommend matching against NCS Calibrated Matching Standards. Alternatively, send a gloss colour sample to your supplier or manufacturer.

² NCS Quality Centre ensures that this Matt edition appears as closely as possible to the original Semi-Matt edition. Small deviations can occur. If your quality requirements are very high, we recommend matching against NCS Calibrated Matching Standards. Alternatively, send a Matt colour sample to your supplier or manufacturer.

Package
- Shipping: Cardboard outer carton.
- Delivery: All 1950 NCS Colour Samples are kept in stock ready for shipment

Production
Semi-Matt and Matt samples: NCS Quality Level 1, based on NCS Quality Management System, certified against ISO 9001:2008; Glossy Samples: NCS Quality Level 2, based on NCS Quality Management System, certified against ISO 9001:2008

Finish:

NCS Colour Samples are available in finishes in three different gloss levels.

Finish	Gloss level	Format
Matt	3-5	50x140mm (Exterior)
Semi-Matt (Standard)	15-20	A4, A6, A9
Glossy	approx. 90	A4, A6
(Specular gloss, measured according to ISO 2813, 60°)

NCS Quality Centre ensures that the editions in glossy and matt finish appear as closely as possible to the original semi-matt edition. The production of matt samples is based on NCS Quality Level 1 and glossy samples on NCS Quality Level 2. Small deviations can occur. If your quality requirements are very high, we recommend matching against NCS Calibrated Matching Standards.

Colour Samples

Colour samples in different formats, ideal for use when larger or smaller samples of colour are required for colour identification, selection, specification and design.

NCS Colour Samples are fully coated with one colour per sample and can be ordered in a Matt, Semi-Matt or Glossy finish. With separate NCS Colour Samples you can illustrate the right colour with repeated NCS Notations on the back for accurate colour communication. Available in a range of sizes from small to large, they are easy to use and attach to your specifications and for your colour designs.

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An example of how to write an NCS Notation is: 1010-Y90R

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