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Color Alchemy: Expanding What’s Possible in AAMA 2605 Architectural Powder Coatings

March 5, 2026

When new architectural powder colors launch, it’s always exciting.
When those colors are available in fluoropolymer technology that meets AAMA 2605, it’s something more: it changes what’s possible on the façade.

Earlier this year, we introduced the IFS Color Alchemy collection—a curated range of architectural powder coatings that are already generating strong interest across the design community.

Early favorites include:

Natural Concrete
A concrete inspired speckle that delivers the industrial aesthetic designers love to the flexibility of aluminum.

IFS Alchemy SRBL910973 Natural Concrete

Blackened Effects (including Blackened Bronze)
Rich, slightly inconsistent colors with subtle depth. Coatings are designed to be consistent, but these effects break that rule, bringing warmth and dimension to curtainwall, framing, and feature elements.

IFSAlchemy SRSS910981 Blackened Rust

Coreten
A sophisticated interpretation of the weathered steel favorite—without the runoff, staining, or long-term substrate concerns.

IFSAlchemy SRBL910980 Core Ten
Autumn Sparkle also deserves an honorable mention, as this beautiful, restrained sparkle appears to float within the coating, creating visual depth that shifts with changing light conditions.

IFS Alchemy SRML910166 Autumn Sparkle

At first glance, this may seem like an eclectic mix. But the common thread is innovation.

Many of these colors and effects simply weren’t achievable in high-performance fluoropolymer powder technology until now. The IFS technical team developed advanced formulations that deliver these distinctive aesthetics while maintaining the durability architects expect from a true 2605 system.

Each coating:

  • Meets and exceeds AAMA 2605 performance requirements
  • Is engineered for long-term color and gloss retention
  • Is backed by a 20-year color and gloss warranty*

This means you no longer have to choose between design intent and long-term façade performance.

As always, digital images can’t capture the nuance, texture, and light interaction of these finishes. We strongly recommend reviewing physical samples.

Request your Color Alchemy card and ring set today to experience the finishes firsthand.

*When applied to architectural aluminum by an IFS Registered Applicator.

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