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Colours are more than just visual – they are created through creativity, precision and countless nuances. But how does an idea become the perfect colour?

In a sea of millions of colours, where every nuance counts, precision and creativity create unique surfaces that tell their own story.

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The human eye can perceive around 250-300 colours. If the intensity of the colour tone is varied, there are around 500 shades per colour tone. By changing the proportion of white, another 20 variants per colour tone are added. So all in all, we’re talking about some 20 million colours. An ocean of possibilities! A never-ending tinkering with nuances! There are also other important parameters in surface finishing: matt, semi-gloss or high-gloss? Is it a purely decorative design or design surfaces with a function? For example: scratch-resistant, light-conducting, anti-allergenic, reflective, transparent, velvety soft … You know what’s coming. This is where the next wave of possibilities sweeps us along.

The design process is a creative adventure full of challenges. From the initial idea to the perfect colour, it requires precision, patience and passion.

The design process.

Perhaps you’re wondering: how do new colour trends actually emerge? What steps are needed until a product surface shimmers in mystical metallic azure blue or in every other conceivable colour of the spectrum? In our day-to-day work, we encounter the following over and over again: 1) A customer comes to us with a colour sample and the words “This is exactly the colour I need!” 2) A customer chooses from our sample case and wants a mixture of several colours or an intermediate colour. In both cases, our answer is: Challenge accepted! And the exciting adventure begins: with a bang.

Summary.

Nothing is as exciting as the design process. But on some days, it can also be very frustrating – if somehow there’s just a micron still missing. In these situations, it’s time to keep at it, keep tinkering, keep persevering. Until the great Eureka! – the perfect result! As soon as the exact colour shade unfolds its effect on the surface, it gladdens our hearts. And our efforts are rewarded with a tremendous rush of endorphins that sweeps through our body. What’s more: we not only produce the colour on a single prototype, but always test series production at the same time or the feasibility of large quantities. So your colour can truly stand out.

Silcos, 4 april 2025

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The design process is a creative adventure full of challenges. From the initial idea to the perfect colour, it requires precision, patience and passion.

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