Paint & Coatings News Round-Up

 

1. Dulux Announces Trio Color(s) of the Year 2026 – “Rhythm of Blues”

  • Dulux has chosen three blue shades for its 2026 Color of the Year: Mellow Flow, Slow Swing, Free Groove. 

  • These are meant to evoke different moods (calm, cozy, energetic) and are paired with complementary palettes including neutrals, ochres, greens, yellows. Significance: shows a trend toward more nuanced color collections rather than single bold shades; fits with consumer preference for personalization & emotional expression in interiors.

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2. Rising Regulatory Pressure / Health & Safety Measures: Formaldehyde Laws in Singapore

  • Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) will ban interior paints that contain formaldehyde ≥ 0.01% (w/w) starting 1 January 2026. Manufacturers & importers must submit accredited-lab test reports showing compliance. 

  • For paints intended for outdoor or industrial use that exceed this limit, new labelling requirements will apply. 

  • Rationale: limit health risks (respiratory, irritation, long-term exposure issues), improve indoor air quality. 

3. Innovations in Pigments & Specialty Carbon Black Solutions

  • Birla Carbon is showcasing Raven 401P carbon black at the Asia Pacific Coatings Show 2025. This is a next-generation specialty carbon black for tinting markets. 

  • At the same event, companies are exploring color & pigment innovations, sustainable raw materials, and coatings with improved durability for coatings and paint sectors. 

4. Product / Brand Initiative: Dulux Professional’s Sustainable Portfolio in Singapore

  • Dulux Professional (by AkzoNobel) reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability at IGBC-SG 2025 (Singapore International Green Building Conference). Key features: Keep Cool™ technology (helps surfaces stay cooler by up to ~5°C), low-VOC content paints, improved color durability, and antibacterial performance. 

  • This reflects growing demand locally for environmentally friendly paints and coatings.

5. Events & Industry Direction: ASEAN Coating Innovation & Technology Conference 2025

  • The ASEAN Coating Innovation & Technology Development Conference (Jakarta, August 2025) drew leading paint/coating firms, raw material suppliers, R&D institutions. Focus areas included sustainability, corrosion protection, standardization, and digital transformation. 

  • Indicates regional momentum in ASEAN markets for coatings & paints innovation, regulation alignment, and greener manufacturing.

🔍 Trends & Implications

TrendImplication for Industries / Consumers
Regulation tightening (formaldehyde, labelling, VOC)Paint manufacturers must reformulate, test, label; non-compliant products likely phased out; consumers will see more “health-friendly” offerings.
Sustainability & eco featuresMore low-VOC, antibacterial, “cool” coatings; buyers will emphasize indoor air quality, temperature control, durability.
Color trends moving toward emotion & nuanceBrands using collections / palettes; consumers looking for choices that match mood & lifestyle rather than following single trend colors.
Regional growth & standardization in ASEANPossible harmonized standards; opportunities for local manufacturers to adopt green technology; importers may need to meet new regulations.

✅ What Stakeholders Should Do

  • Paint / coatings manufacturers: Start or continue R&D to reduce formaldehyde and VOCs; ensure testing & certification ready; review labelling practices.

  • Retailers / importers: Check supply chain compliance; ensure products meet upcoming regulations; inform customers about safer products.

  • Consumers / designers: Look for paint products that carry environmental certifications; ask about lab reports; consider color collections to match desired moods.

  • Regulators / policy makers: Provide guidance & support to smaller manufacturers; ensure transparency in testing; enforce timelines fairly.

🏁 Conclusion

The paint & coatings industry in the past 2 months has seen meaningful shifts: color trends are becoming more emotionally nuanced; health & environmental regulations are tightening (notably in Singapore); sustainability continues to be a major focus for new product offerings; and innovations in pigments and specialty materials are pushing the boundaries of what coatings can achieve. For both businesses & consumers, the future is clearly moving toward safer, greener, more expressive paints.

Acticles From : https://www.marking-paint.com

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