Say yes to fresh possibilities
Say yes to fresh possibilities With a pearl-effect, textured terra cotta finish, our “True Joy Gleam” sample is a unique interpretation of our Color of the Year - one of four fresh possibilities. There’s True Joy in creativity. #COTY #E20 #designinspiration #colorsurfaces #trends #color #art #inspiration #team #architecture #design #automotive #electronics #akzonobel #materials #texture #CMF #finishes #cmfdesign #moodboard #edition20 #teamjoy
An expression of individuality and bold craftsmanship
An expression of individuality and bold craftsmanship Our "Heirloom" coating, with its luxurious silky matte finish, is another of the four inspiring variations of True Joy, our Color of the Year. #COTY #E20 #designinspiration #colorsurfaces #trends #color #art #inspiration #team #architecture #design #automotive #electronics #akzonobel #materials #texture #CMF #finishes #cmfdesign #moodboard #edition20 #teamjoy
Set the norm aside and spark bold dreams
Set the norm aside and spark bold dreams Our reflective, iridescent pearl-effect sample “True Joy Glare” is one of four versions of our Color of the Year and is brimming with True Joy and positivity. #COTY #E20 #designinspiration #colorsurfaces #trends #color #art #inspiration #team #architecture #design #automotive #electronics #akzonobel #materials #texture #CMF #finishes #cmfdesign #moodboard #edition20 #teamjoy
Get ready to feel True Joy, with the Color of the Year 2025!
Get ready to feel True Joy, with the Color of the Year 2025! This vibrant hue embodies the pursuit of happiness, filling us with courage, inspiration, and resilience. It sparks bold dreams and fearless innovation, guiding us towards a limitless future of happiness. #COTY #E20 #designinspiration #colorsurfaces #trends #color #art #inspiration #team #architecture #design #automotive #electronics #akzonobel #materials #texture #CMF #finishes #cmfdesign #moodboard #edition20 #teamjoy
Inspiring the future of automotive design
This year, we unveiled our first-ever automotive sample set for our E19 Color Trend Collection. It was designed to demonstrate new color possibilities and provide automotive designers with insights and inspiration for their next project. Look out for the 2025 Color of the Year and E20 Trend Collection reveal in September, with another automotive-specific sample set to follow early next year. #AkzoNobel #ColorSurfaces #ColorTrends #TrendCollection #Automotive #AutomotiveTrends #AutomotiveDesign
Belong
A personalized palette of colors, offering a sense of comfort, which we can imbue with significance to provide context and aid in our understanding of our position within the broader scheme of things. Belong, Theme 01 of the ColorSurfaces trend collection E19. #E19 #coloranalysis #designinspiration #colorsurfaces #trends #color #art #inspiration #team #architecture #design #automotive #electronics #akzonobel #materials #texture #CMF #finishes #cmfdesign #moodboard
CMF directions
Discover our versatile neutral color palette blending Sweet Embrace Haze with warm and cool tones. Sustainability meets innovation with recycled materials and hidden tech. Explore soft textures, delicate pearl effects, and matte vs. gloss finishes. Dive into depth and dimension with contrast reflections. #E19 #coloranalysis #designinspiration #colorsurfaces #trends #color #inspiration #team #architecture #design #automotive #electronics #akzonobel #texture #CMF #finishes #cmfdesign #moodboard
Color Surfaces
The Color of the Year serves as a bridge between warm and cool neutrals, blending them seamlessly. Material trends range from contrasting soft and angular elements to using recycled materials, subtle textures, and hidden technology. Finishes include a soft touch, subtle pearlescence, a mix of matte and high gloss, and captivating contrast reflections. #E19 #colorsurfaces #trends #color #art #inspiration #design #automotive #electronics #akzonobel #materials #texture #CMF #finishes #cmfdesign
Neutrals
Material from the Design Inspirations for our Neutral palette translated into an actual coating sample. #E19 #coloranalysis #designinspiration #colorsurfaces #trends #color #art #inspiration #team #architecture #design #automotive #electronics #akzonobel #materials #texture #CMF #finishes #cmfdesign #moodboard
Soft feel and reflective mirror finishes
The finishes we used in our Neutral palette range from soft feel to textured and reflective mirror finishes. #E19 #coloranalysis #designinspiration #colorsurfaces #trends #color #art #inspiration #team #architecture #design #automotive #electronics #akzonobel #materials #texture #CMF #finishes #cmfdesign #moodboard
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