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'Structural color' is defined as the color that is expressed by the diffraction and interference of light, not depending on the color tone of the material. As it changes dynamically depending on light and the angle of gaze, the structural color is three-dimensional and active rather than flat. In the February edition, the newsletter introduces the cases of CMF that perfectly arrest your eyes with subtle colors. Let’s feel the variations of colors freely flowing on a coated material when met with light.

Ghibli Hybrid Love Audacious, Maserati X CANOTWAIT

'Maserati', which is an Italian supercar brand, launched 'Love Audacious' (a Ghibli Hybrid model) in collaboration with designer William Chan of the Chinese street fashion brand 'CANOTWAIT'. The digital aurora color adopted for this model originated from the inspiration in the sunrise and magical Aurora light and features a unique emotional color born from the common concept of CANOTWAIT and MASERATI. Coated in a pink glass flake pigment, which gives a digital effect to keep up with the current industrial trend, the model is proud of the completion of its attractive and sophisticated appearance.

Styro Watch, Storm

The watch 'STYRO' of the British watch brand Storm applies modern laser glass technology and photochromic lenses to its classic design. As this technique enables the dials to change color under different lighting, it presents the viewers with a delight to look at it. The watch has 4 color options: slate blue, gold turquoise, laser green, and laser blue.

Harlequin® Colour-Shifting Effects, PPG Industries

'PPG Industries', an American company specializing in glass/chemical painting, launched a coating material 'Harlequin' named after the popular DC Comics character Harlequin. This product is mainly used for cars and bicycles. The color shifts according to viewing angles, so it is getting popular among car customization lovers.

Flash-Luminium, American supply

A US-based company 'American Supply' introduced 'Flash Luminium', which is a lightweight aluminum material. It is black in the dark, but changes to one with prism gradations when light shines on it. The micro-glass beads with gradient refraction on a nylon surface create reflections. Even when it is not activated by light, it takes subtle iridescent tints in light.

Structural color using metallic particles, Intops

Employing metallic particles precisely processed in the same size, 'Intops' has developed a material with a structural color that shines with many different colors when seen from different angles and light. When metallic particles of various sizes are applied to the color, it can give different feels even with the same color. This material is primarily used for the premium lines of a car and is also in the review stage for use in various electronic devices.