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Custom Colour Matching

From a physical sample, a RAL code or a Pantone reference to a signed master sample and a production run.

The Problem

Why This Matters

Colour is where most panel orders go wrong: a shade approved on a screen, a second batch that does not match the first, a lab-dip that arrives after the programme needed it. This is how we run it instead.

The Numbers

Colour tolerance, standard coloursΔE ≤ 1.0 under a D65 light source
Colour tolerance, custom matchingTarget ΔE ≤ 0.8, measured with a spectrophotometer
Standard colours held in stock36, most matched to common RAL codes
Colour library developed800+ colours over 20 years of production
MOQ, stocked colour500 m² per colour
Process

How We Run It

  • Send the referenceA physical sample of at least 50 × 50 mm, a RAL or Pantone code, or a previous batch reference. A piece of wood, a fabric or a competitor's panel all work.
  • Lab-dip within five daysOur lab produces a matched sample for your approval, measured on a spectrophotometer rather than judged by eye.
  • Sign the master sampleThe signed sample fixes the colour for the whole project, including later phases.
  • Scheduled coil runCustom colours run as a dedicated coil batch — the reason the MOQ is 1,000 m².
  • Delivery in about 15 daysCustom colours typically ship 15 days after colour approval.
Reference Figures

Everything On One Sheet

Colour tolerance, standard coloursΔE ≤ 1.0 under a D65 light source
Colour tolerance, custom matchingTarget ΔE ≤ 0.8, measured with a spectrophotometer
Standard colours held in stock36, most matched to common RAL codes
Colour library developed800+ colours over 20 years of production
MOQ, stocked colour500 m² per colour
MOQ, fully custom colour1,000 m² per colour
Lead time, stocked colour7 days from deposit
Lead time, custom colourAbout 15 days from colour approval
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Knowledge

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FAQ

Custom Colour Matching FAQ

How close is the match?

Standard colours are controlled to ΔE ≤ 1.0 under a D65 light source, which is below the visible threshold for most observers. Custom matching targets ΔE ≤ 0.8, measured with a Konica Minolta spectrophotometer.

Can you match something that is not a paint colour?

Yes — a piece of wood, a fabric, a stone sample or a competitor's panel. Send a physical sample of at least 50 × 50 mm.

Why is the custom MOQ higher?

A custom colour needs a dedicated coil run on the coating line, so the minimum is 1,000 m² rather than 500 m².

Can we get a colour card?

Yes. Ask on WhatsApp or by email and we will send the standard colour card. A4 sample sets covering the product range are also available.

Talk To The Factory

Talk To Us About Custom Colour Matching

Send what you have — a sample, a code clause or a schedule — and we will tell you what we need next.

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