Colours

RGB (red, green and blue) refers to a system for representing the colours to be used on a computer display and is commonly used throughout the Microsoft Office Suite of programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint etc). 

CMYK colour model (process colour, four colour) is a subtractive colour model, used in colour printing, and is also used to describe the printing process itself. CMYK refers to the four inks used in some colour printing: cyan, magenta, yellow and key (black). Most Hutchies printers use the CMYK process. This code is best used for best colour matching on offset (professional) printing and generally used in programs such as Adobe InDesign etc. 

PMS stands for Pantone Matching System — a proprietary colour process used in a variety of industries, primarily printing, but can also be found in paint, fabric and plastics. Hutchies' Blue was traditionally based off PMS Process Blue C as it was originally one of the easiest colours to reproduce. These days, as technology has evolved, so too has our brand which now must be more flexible to suit more variety of printing processes and requirements. To achieve a more consistent colour, we have our own specially customised CMYK process colour that perfectly matches our iconic blue in more universal print conditions. Today we primarily use PMS to match paint and textile colours.

HEX (#) is a code used for digital or web safe colours using RGB matching. Hex tries to get accurately matched colour displays between the myriad of monitor standards and limited spectrum of colours. HEX colours are mainly used on the web, but can also be used for digital graphics, presentations and anything where print won't be required.

RAL is another colour management system used mainly for varnish, powder coating and plastics. 

We typically use Dulux in our offices and yards.

Typically we use Taubmans when painting hard wearing surfaces such as construction equipment and signage.