Color Report for Automotive OEM Coatings by BASF Coatings sees shifting hues in global automotive colors
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Global Color Report

The Color Report for Automotive OEM Coatings by BASF Coatings offers an in-depth exploration of color trends in the automotive industry, analyzing preferences on both global and regional levels. The color distribution referred to in the report was calculated by BASF Coatings on the basis of the available information regarding global automotive production and paint application to passenger cars.

BASF Color Report 2024

In 2024, the global automotive color landscape is evolving as consumers move away from traditional favorites like white and silver. This shift is paving the way for increased popularity of vibrant hues, warm neutrals, and a more diverse palette across the industry, as stated by BASF Coatings in the latest Color Report for Automotive OEM Coatings.

BASF Color Report 2024

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BASF Color Report 2023

In last fall’s Automotive Color Trends Collection, BASF stated that the old automotive color wheel was going through a transformation. The 2023 Color Report from BASF has hard data to back up that trend. Achromatic colors, always the foundation of automotive color, have shifted. Black is stealing market share from white. Mean while, chromatic colors are relatively stable.

BASF Color Report 2023