TREND COLOR
FORECASTS
Forecasting the future of trend colors and effects with novel pigments.
INNOVATION
W/PIGMENTS
Innovative pigments redefining coatings with function and performance.
Innovative pigments redefining coatings with function + performance.
Team Work wins
Together, we forecast trends and design matching formulations.
Trend Colors
& Forecasts
ECKART’s 2027 Trend Colors translate the theme “Desire for More” into five expressive color worlds: Possession, Experience, Depth, Closeness, and Self Realization. Together, the collection reflects a growing desire for security, intensity, calm, connection, and individuality, using metallic pigments to give each shade greater emotional depth, movement, and identity. From grounded brass and mahogany tones to vivid corals, quiet blue-greens, soft skin-inspired neutrals, and bold chromatic accents, the 2027 palette turns human yearning into surfaces that feel both contemporary and deeply personal.
INNOVATION
WITH PIGMENTS
At times creativity extends beyond color. That is why our eckArt team members work with designers to pigment driven solutions.
Dynamic White
Effects for Mobility
With “Dynamic White Shades for Mobility”, we offer a versatile white portfolio for automotive coatings, interior and exterior.
sapphire blue
w/ spacer technology
Powered by patented Spacer Technology, it delivers unmatched brilliance, depth, and durability. It also provides exceptional anti-fading performance, striking light-to-dark flop, and outstanding opacity.
Immersion Red
w/ spacer technology
LUXAN CFX B842 Immersion Red delivers a genuine and consistently vibrant red shade, setting it apart from traditional earth-tone pearlescent pigments that often shift towards brownish hues.
pigments for
autonomous driving
Combining smooth, opaque silver coverage with intense sparkle and dramatic depth, these pigments deliver striking light-to-dark effects and excellent radar transparency for advanced automotive coatings.
COLOR + EFFECTS SERVICES
COLOR +
EFFECTS SERVICES
Discover how trend insights become distinctive effect color solutions.
ECKART combines trend insight, creative design, and technical expertise to create production-ready metallic color solutions.
How We Work
We combine:
- Trend forecasting
- Premium effect pigments
- Application expertise
- Production know-how
- Innovative metallic finishes
Three Ways to Create Your Color
Choose the level of support that fits your project:
- Select a Trend Color
- Adapt an Existing Color
- Develop a Fully Custom Solution
Select from Our Trend Color Collection
Production-ready metallic colors for fast implementation.
Includes:
- Annual Trend Color Collection
- Proven formulations
- Technical documentation
- Optional application testing
Adapt & Refine a Trend Color
Start with an existing Trend Color and tailor it to your needs.
Includes:
- Custom color adjustments
- Technical validation
- Application support
- Production-ready results
Fully Custom Color Development
Create a unique metallic color from your ideas, materials, or moodboards.
Includes:
- New color development
- Expert collaboration
- Real-part application
- Optional exclusivity
- Trend Forecasting
- Custom Color Development
- Visualisation & Prototyping
- Material & Production Expertise
- Implementation Support
- Stronger brand identity
- Trend-driven innovation
- Production-ready solutions
- Faster decision-making
- Exclusive color concepts
- Expert support from concept to production
OPTION 1
Select an Existing Trend Color
Ideal for customers who want fast, ready-to-use color solutions.
What’s included:
- Access to the full Trend Color collection through purchase of the Trend Color Fan + LUXAN + SYMIC.
- Formulations for the existing Trend Colors (included with the fan purchase).
- Free digital Trend Color presentation.
- Optional application on customer substrates, by hour.
Important: To access any Trend Color, the Trend Color Fan must be purchased.
OPTION 2
Select and Modify a Trend Color
For customers who like an existing Trend Color but need adjustments.
What’s included:
- Modifications of existing formulations at an hourly rate (scope defined in advance).
- A new formulation created specifically for the customer (exclusive) — this is not the modified Trend Color itself but a new customized formula.
- Applications on customer substrates included.
- Any further modification charged individually.
OPTION 3
Custom Color Development
For brands who want a completely unique color or effect, starting from their own moodboards, materials, or project brief.
What’s included:
- Individual color development at an hourly rate.
- An exclusive new formulation tailored to the customer.
- Application on customer substrates (billed by hourly rate).
- Exclusivity surcharge: Per color.
Optional: Customer can visit ECKART and co-develop with a lab technician; billed at an hourly rate.
