This Standard presents and specifies reference colours for use in choosing colour schemes in the industrial, architectural and decorative areas and for use in specifying those colours, with particular emphasis on paints and related materials. This Standard is composed of three forms— 

(a) tabulation; 

(b) folding colour chart; and 

(c) single-coloured reference cards, available as separate cards or in a fandeck (swatchpack); 

(Note: the colour chart is not included in the Electronic version of this document.) 

of which the first two are combined into one package. 

It is intended that the Standard will confirm, replace or add to colour standards currently in use for paints, plastics and related materials at the level of manufacture, retail and consumption, including agencies such as corporate or government bodies, regulatory authorities, builders, architects, decorators, designers and consultants.