JPMA Standard Paint Colors is the standard color chart for paint, coatings and related industries, published biennially by the Japan Paint Manufacturers Association.
Practical colors are selected for architectures, structures, facilities, housings, etc.
2019-K Edition is the 34th edition since its first publication in 1954. The JPMA Color Code enables simple and accurate color specification, making it an essential tool for color planning and paint business.
600 gloss finish colors. Pocket type contains 58 matte finish colors.
- Based on frequently-used colors, all selected colors can be formulated for paints.
- The color scheme was examined based on 2019-K Edition, and 2021-L edition contains 654 colors, 58 new colors were added and 58 colors were removed.
- Of 60 new colors, 43 are provided in matte coating for interior use.
- Since 2011-F edition, 'Color Universal Design' recommended color set consisting of colors distinguishable by people with color vision deficiency is included.
- All colors are formulated by primary colors using lead/chromate free pigments in order to reduce environmental burden.
- Color Comparison Mask is attached to observe the color differences at a glance.
- 2021 L-edition is valid until December 2023.
