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The NCS 1,950 Original is a new production of 200 new light colors integrated with the 1,750 colors for a total of 1,950 sampled colors. The human eye is sensitive to color differences in the light region; and since light colors are often used on larger surfaces, small differences are often perceived as large steps. All of the colors met the same high standards set up in 1995, by using environmentally approved pigments (free from lead and cadmium) and chosen for their quality (highest lightfastness). The samples are produced, as a paint layer on quality stock paper, under the precise control of NCS Quality Centre. Samples meet the ISO 9002 Certificate, Quality Standand Level One.  All NCS color products are available as a low sheen finish (gloss level between 15 and 20); with selected products, NCS Brilliant, having a high gloss finish (gloss level of about 85).

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NCS Album  $2,480.00  Professional 2 volume binders, with a storage case (15 3/4" X 17 3/4" X 6 1/2"), of complete NCS system with 3 each removable samples of all 1,950 colors. A9 replacement samples are available in packets of 5. Album totals 5,850 samples, which are ideal for any professional office or studio where color samples are required for attachment to presentations or specification documents.

NCS Atlas $585.00  Reference binder (13” x 12 1/2” x 1 3/4”) illustrating the complete NCS notation system of 1,950 colors. The color circle of 40 hues is shown on a full page; with a ”gray scale” page featuring 52 pure gray and tinted gray colors. The 40 color triangles representing the nuances of each hue are displayed on individual pages with “mounted” samples (5/8” x 5/8”). The Atlas is also available digitally on a CD Rom Palette for computers.

NCS Box  $2,350.00   Professional “hands on” color reference library in a box (9 1/2” x 9 1/2” x 8” H), has individual samples (A6: 4 1/8” x 5 7/8”) of all 1,950 colors. Ideal format for visualizing and comparing colors. The NCS color notation is printed on the back of each sample. Separate A6 cards are available for replacement.

NCS Standard $8,463.00 Highest quality reference standard for use in color matching and quality control. Each color sample is individually measured by hand and labeled (ISO 9002 data, values, date) all controlled by the NCS Quality Center; and guaranteed to have a Delta E deviation less than 0.5. This Laboratory box (14” x 9 1.2” x 8”H), has 1,950 individual color cards (A6: 4 1/8” x 5 7/8”) tab divided by hue. Replacement A6 ”standard cards” are available.

NCS Block: $995.00  Arranged by either H-hue or N-nuance 9 fan-blocks in a box (13 3/4” x 5 1/4” x 2 3/4”) with one solid color sample (1 3/8” x 4”) of all 1,950 colors. The fan-blocks are ideal for color design, color matching, color identification, etc. Custom blocks of 10 to 100 colors are available in quantity for special product needs.

NCS Block Brilliant  $1,050.00  9 fan-blocks in a box (13 1/8” x 4 1/2” x 2” H), hue arranged, with one sample (1 3/8” x 4”) of each of the 1,750 colors in high gloss. The NCS color notation is printed on the back of each sample. The ultimate choice for any high gloss applications.

NCS Index New with 1,950 colors   $195.00 Fan deck with new layout, curved hard cover (3" x 11 3/4" x 2 1/8"H) for easier handling. The new NCS Index has 1,950 individual color coated stripes (2" x 3/4") on 216 pages.

NCS Index   $140.00 Fan deck with 1,750 NCS colors. The hard cover NCS index (2 1/4” x 11 7/8” x 1 3/4” H.) with individual color coated stripes (2” x 3/4”) on 212 pages. Available for a limited time.

Contact Distributor for additional and custom choices of fan decks.

NCS Index Brilliant $225.00    High gloss version (level 85) of the NCS Index featuring 1,750 system colors. Ideal for communicating product materials specifying powder coatings, plastics, or high gloss surfaces. Hard cover format (2 1/4” x 11 7/8” x 1 3/4” H) has individualcolor coated stripes (2” x 3/4”). Custom programs are available.

Separate NCS Color Samples NCS color samples. Individual replacement sheets in three different sizes are stocked in all 1,950 NCS colors — NCS notation is printed multiple times on the back of each sample. Perfect as master specification samples for projects, suppliers and manufacturers; or product catalogs — discounts available for quantity orders.

NCS Separate Color Samples

  • A4 sheets           $  10.50
  • A6 sheets           $  8.00
  • A9 packet w/ 5 samples        $  8.00

Separate NCS Brilliant Color Samples  $9.00 High gloss version of A6 cards (4 1/8” x 5 7/8”) available in 1,750 colors. Ideal for specification or product sampling.

NCS Palette - Creative 2.1 $250.00 Digital version of the NCS Atlas and overview of the system. Gives computer access (PC and Mac) to all 1950 colors; using the most common software programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, Pagemaker, Freehand and CorelDraw). As an extra bonus it has tables of the RGB and CMYK value conversions. Ideal when used with actual NCS color samples — Atlas, Blocks or Index, for correct color reference.

NCS Palette - AutoCAD 2.2 $250.00   For color design and architecture. Complete NCS palette of 1,950 colors is a helpful tool to AutoCAD, the professional CAD program, when specifying color selection on drawings. Available for Windows platform to use with AutoCAD 2004  - 2008 software.

NCS Palette - ArchiCAD 2.2 $250.00   For color design and architecture. Complete NCS palette of 1,950 colors is a helpful tool to ArchiCAD, the professional CAD program, when specifying color selection on drawings. Available for both Windows and Macintosh OS to use with the ArchiCAD 8.0 - 10.0 software). Ideal when used with actual NCS color samples for correct color reference.

NCS Color Meter $5,998.00 notation reader for color identification Within seconds, the NCS Color Meter CR-15 accurately measures, identifies, and displays the two nearest NCS standard color notations from any diverse material on buildings and products. This high precision instrument is hand held, light-weight, and battery-operated for ease of use. It requires no technical knowledge of color measurement, thus facilitates the documentation of existing colors. Perfect tool for architects, designers, painting contractors, industry, science, and all who work with color!

NCS Measurement Program   $3,830.00 This software works with most of the common spectrophotometers and makes it  it possible to get the exact NCS notations, nearest NCS sample and CIE values.  Recommended for use with the NCS Color Meter and the NCS Standard Laboratory Box for exact measurements.

    NCS Color Center/USA Jolley/Turner Group Inc. 140 Linden Avenue

    #1110, Long Beach CA 90802-4935 Tel: 562 495-6161 Fax: 562 495-6163

    info@ncscolorusa.com

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