In HKS Colourmatch 25 colour lives up to its name. The entire publication rotates around colour. Vibrant inks and visual challenges are used to great effect, while GT Cinetype provides a solid foundation.

Colourmatch is a periodical published by HKS, the offset printing colour system, to publicise a small selection of the 3000 or so HKS colours. Each issue presents a different topic in a specific typographic style. Most of the fonts are produced by smaller type foundries and are shown to their full advantage when printed in spot colours. Since launching Colourmatch, HKS no longer uses any product advertising printed in conventional process colours. Its Colourmatch periodical is a collectable, inspiring medium. Every issue is painstakingly printed in five spot colours and can be subscribed to free of charge.

Check the facts. Is HKS Colourmatch subject to natural law or is it influenced by undefinable forces? We analyzed and compared all units and finally offset each one to the other. The result still remains stunning. Finally, a subjective verdict can only be found by a direct and individual confrontation with the Colourmatch – everything else is senseless.

We can only say one thing: FF Netto by Daniel Utz endured the test procedure well and showed unexpected abilities.

Colours in use:
HKS 16 K-90-10
HKS 39 K-40-00
HKS 53 K-70-10
HKS 57 K-30-00
HKS 69 K-90-00

Edition: 4,000

Colourmatch is a periodical published by HKS, the offset printing colour system, to publicise a small selection of the 3000 or so HKS colours. Each issue presents a different topic in a specific typographic style. Most of the fonts are produced by smaller type foundries and are shown to their full advantage when printed in spot colours. Since launching Colourmatch, HKS no longer uses any product advertising printed in conventional process colours. Its Colourmatch periodical is a collectable, inspiring medium. Every issue is painstakingly printed in five spot colours and can be subscribed to free of charge.

The focus lies on the ground-breaking movie Blow Up and its 50th anniversary. Even though mind-expanding photographic background knowledge is conveyed by this Colourmatch edition, the story stays mysterious. The swinging sixties’ linchpins are presented on cellulose acetate film – Vanessa Redgrave talks to David Hemmings, Twiggy is shot in a mini skirt by David Bailey, and it is all directed by Michelangelo Antonioni.

Fonts in use: Weissenhof Grotesk, by Stefanie Schwarz & Dirk Wachowiak

Colors in use:
HKS 4 K-100-00
HKS 13 K-90-00
HKS 49 K-70-00
HKS 65 K-70-10
HKS 81 K-70-30

Edition: 24,000

Aloha! Colourmatch 26 is making holidays. Where? On the Hawaiian Islands of course, where else should it travel to? The colorful islands offer many activities and there is a lot to see, Relax at the beach, surf the waves, climb the volcanoes — just enjoy the islands!
That’s exactly what Colourmatch 26 is doing far away in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

Fonts in use:
Aloha Script by Charles Borges de Oliveira and Pierre Tardiff, Borges Lettering
Garris by Arwan Sutanto, Locomotype
Kon Tiki Aloha by Jason Walcott, Jukebox Type
Microbrew by Jay Hilgert, Albatross
Thirsty Soft by Ryan Martinson, Yellow Design Studio

Paper: Metapaper Touch white 145g/m²
Edition: 8000

Colourmatch is a periodical published by HKS, the offset printing colour system, to publicise a small selection of the 3000 or so HKS colours. Each issue presents a different topic in a specific typographic style. Most of the fonts are produced by smaller type foundries and are shown to their full advantage when printed in spot colours. Since launching Colourmatch, HKS no longer uses any product advertising printed in conventional process colours. Its Colourmatch periodical is a collectable, inspiring medium. Every issue is painstakingly printed in five spot colours and can be subscribed to free of charge.

This issue of Colourmatch showcases Ano with text quoting prominent figures from the world of high fashion.

Colourmatch is a periodical published by HKS, the offset printing colour system, to publicise a small selection of the 3000 or so HKS colours. Each issue presents a different topic in a specific typographic style. Most of the fonts are produced by smaller type foundries and are shown to their full advantage when printed in spot colours. Since launching Colourmatch, HKS no longer uses any product advertising printed in conventional process colours. Its Colourmatch periodical is a collectable, inspiring medium. Every issue is painstakingly printed in five spot colours and can be subscribed to free of charge.

CM 23 investigates! The typefaces in use for this issue are Mineral by Benoît Bodhuin and DIN Breitschrift by Peter Wiegel. The spot colours are HKS 5 K-80-00, HKS 7 K-80-00, HKS 92 K-80-10, HKS 91 K-30-50, and HKS 50 K-20-00. Colourmatch is designed by CLMNZ / Clemens Hartmann, Karlsruhe.

Colourmatch is a periodical published by HKS, the offset printing colour system, to publicise a small selection of the 3000 or so HKS colours. Each issue presents a different topic in a specific typographic style. Most of the fonts are produced by smaller type foundries and are shown to their full advantage when printed in spot colours. Since launching Colourmatch, HKS no longer uses any product advertising printed in conventional process colours. Its Colourmatch periodical is a collectable, inspiring medium. Every issue is painstakingly printed in five spot colours and can be subscribed to free of charge.

Colourmatch is designed by CLMNZ / Clemens Hartmann, Karlsruhe.

Five full tone spot colours on basis of HKS 22 K and many stories about the amazing “22” are published in the latest HKS Colourmatch edition. 
The typefaces in use are Bloo [edit: renamed in 2022 to CX80] and Caporal, both 
by Damien Gautier
, Bureau 205.

There is also a possiblity for submitting work to the HKS website:

“HKS Design Scene” is a platform for ambitious designers. Have a look, become inspired and give it a shot yourself. Apply with your best work and send us photos and text. If the HKS-jury is convinced, your work will be presented here. As an added bonus, you’ll also receive the DTP-package “Creative Box HKS 3ooo+”.