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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
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US AMS (Aerospace Material Specification) Standard 595A became current in 2017.
10 inches X 2 inches (254 X 51mm);
654 colors on 66 leaves - 10 colors to the leaf. Each color palette is 0.6" X 2" (15 X 51mm) in size.
Finish: 1xxxx Gloss min 80; 2xxxx Semi-gloss 30-45; 3xxxx Flat/matt max 6
Individual AMS Standard 595A color chip
Finish: 1xxxx Gloss min 80; 2xxxx Semi-gloss 30-45; 3xxxx Flat/matt max 6
We regret that a few colour chips may not be available and are therefore not included in the list below.
