AMS Standard 595A

The AMS (Aerospace Material Specification) Standard color system, named AMS Standard 595A - Colors Used in Government Procurement, is a United States Standard, issued by the SAE and supersedes the Federal Std. 595C.

The standard is also referred to as AMS-STD-595A.

AMS Standard 595A is the color description and communication system developed in 2016 and became current in 2017.

Each color in the AMS Standard 595A range is identified by a five-digit code. The colors in the standard have no official names.

The initial letter refers to the level of gloss:
1xxxx: Gloss: min 80
2xxxx: Semi-gloss: 30-45
3xxxx: Flat/Matt: max 6