The new collection draws on societal, technological and design trends to explore how color, surface texture and material appearance may influence future mobility.

It features expressive colors, neutral tones and finishes that change appearance depending on light and viewing angle.

Three Regional Key Colors

At the center of the collection are three key colors reflecting regional design directions.

Horizon Flux | Asia-Pacific

Horizon Flux reinterprets traditional automotive silver with subtle changes in appearance as lighting and viewing angles shift.

The finish is intended to provide visual depth while maintaining a balanced metallic appearance.

Chromotopic Metal | Americas

Chromotopic Metal explores the transition between white and metallic silver.

The bright finish uses advanced mica technology developed for efficient two-coat application, combining a restrained visual appearance with metallic depth.

Motile Red | Europe, Middle East and Africa

Motile Red combines burgundy tones with brighter red highlights to create a changing appearance.

Its formulation incorporates non-fossil content and pigment solutions derived from transformed waste streams, according to the company.

The color illustrates how appearance development and material selection can be considered together in automotive design.

Translating Design Trends Into Coatings

Surventis' automotive color designers analyze developments in society, technology, consumer behavior, nature and mobility.

The company uses those findings to develop colors, textures and effects for vehicle manufacturers considering future models.

Specific effect pigments and surface finishes are selected to produce appearances that change with lighting and perspective.

"As people increasingly seek experiences that feel relevant and authentic, mobility must combine physical and digital experiences in meaningful ways," said Mark Gutjahr, global head of design at Surventis. "Colors, materials and surfaces play an important role in this connection. They help express identity, create emotional engagement and strengthen the relationship between people and their vehicles."

The NEXISTENTIAL theme reflects what Surventis describes as the search for direction in an environment shaped by changing technologies, consumer expectations and lifestyles.

The company said its collection combines calmer shades with expressive colors to provide design options for future vehicle programs.

First Collection as Surventis

The release marks an early public milestone for the business following its separation from BASF.

Surventis continues supplying automotive OEM coatings, refinish coatings and surface treatment technologies through businesses and brands including Glasurit, R-M and Chemetall.

"NEXISTENTIAL is more than a color collection," said Chiharu Matsuhara, regional head of design Asia-Pacific at Surventis.

"It marks the beginning of a new chapter for Surventis. While our name has changed, our passion for innovation, design excellence and customer collaboration remains the same."

Automotive color forecasts often influence vehicle design programs several years before finished vehicles enter production.

The three regional colors demonstrate different approaches to metallic appearance, pigment selection and material content that could influence future OEM coating specifications.

Automotive color forecasting connects coating chemistry, effect pigments, layer design and application requirements with future vehicle appearance. Explore additional developments in special purpose coatings.