Join our Color Community
Whether you’re a seasoned color professional or someone passionate about the impact of color, membership in CMG provides a platform to connect, collaborate, and stay at the forefront of color trends.
Get More Color On Your Calendar!
Join as a new Professional or Company member for 2027 by December 31, 2026, and you can start enjoying CMG right away—with access to the remaining months of 2026 plus one complimentary ChromaZone® registration in 2027.
Membership Categories
2027 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Leverage all that CMG has to offer.
$550
For the CMF Designer, Color Designer, Product Developer, or Design Professional who requires accurate color forecasts with physical swatches. Includes the printed 2029+ World Color Forecast™ with fan deck, color cards with full notations, and comprehensive reports for the Asia Pacific, European, Latin American, and North American regions. Plus, access to CMG archives and all the benefits of membership, including the opportunity to contribute to the creation of the World Color Forecast, event discounts, complimentary ColorSpeak™ and ColorChat™ registration, eligibility for ColorBridge™ mentoring, and the ability to achieve your career goals through participation in CMG leadership.
2027 PROFESSIONAL SELECT MEMBERSHIP
Connect and collaborate in full color.
$250
For affiliate industries and suppliers, design enthusiasts, digital designers, and those who are interested in expanding their color knowledge or pursuing a career with a focus on color. The Professional Select Membership is also a great way to join CMG and see what it’s all about before upgrading to a Professional membership! Includes the digital 2028+ World Color Forecast™ with sRGB notations and reports for the Asia Pacific, European, Latin American, and North American regions. Plus, the benefits of CMG membership, including event discounts, the opportunity to contribute to the creation of the World Color Forecast, complimentary ColorSpeak™ and ColorChat™ registration, and eligibility for ColorBridge™ mentoring. Membership begins January 1, 2027.
2027 COMPANY MEMBERSHIP
All the benefits of a Professional Membership with multi-member flexibility and pricing.
Discounts available.
For companies that have three or more CMG members. All the benefits of the Professional Membership, with the flexibility to switch out members as needed, as well as discounted membership fees.
2027 YOUNG PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Kickstart your career with CMG.
$100
Available for those that have earned an undergraduate or advanced degree in art, design, color, or related field of study at any college or university within the past two years. This category provides the CMG experience during the transition between college and the workforce. Includes the digital 2028+ World Color Forecast™ with sRGB notations and reports for the Asia Pacific, European, Latin American and North American regions. Plus, the benefits of CMG membership, including event discounts, the opportunity to contribute to the creation of the World Color Forecast, complimentary ColorSpeak™ and ColorChat™ registration, and eligibility for ColorBridge™ mentoring. Membership begins January 1, 2027.
2027 ACADEMIC MEMBERSHIP
Exclusive to full-time academics.
$150
For full-time educators in art, design, color, or related field of study at any college or university. Includes the digital 2028+ World Color Forecast™ with sRGB notations and reports for the Asia Pacific, European, Latin American, and North American regions. Plus, the benefits of CMG membership, including event discounts, the opportunity to contribute to the creation of the World Color Forecast, complimentary ColorSpeak™ and ColorChat™ registration, and eligibility for ColorBridge™ mentoring. Membership begins January 1, 2027.
2027 STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
Enhance your color knowledge with CMG.
$50
Available for full-time students in art, design, color, or related field of study at any college or university. Includes the digital 2028+ World Color Forecast™ with sRGB notations and reports for the Asia Pacific, European, Latin American and North American regions. Plus, Student discount rates at CMG events, complimentary ColorSpeak™ and ColorChat™ registration, and eligibility for ColorBridge™ mentoring. This membership is a great way to get started on your colorful career journey! Membership begins January 1, 2027.
2027 PALLADIUM MEMBERSHIP
Stay connected to our colorful community.
$100
Available to former Color Marketing Group members with a minimum of two years of membership, who have retired and are no longer generating income from the color industry. Includes the digital 2028+ World Color Forecast™ with sRGB notations and reports for the Asia Pacific, European, Latin American, and North American regions. Plus, the benefits of CMG membership, including event discounts, complimentary ColorSpeak™ and ColorChat™ registration, and eligibility for ColorBridge™ mentoring. Membership begins January 1, 2027. Contact Membership for more information at membership@colormarketing.org
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NOTES:
Membership dues are non-refundable.
Membership dues are renewed on a calendar year basis.
Individual memberships can be upgraded to a Company Membership – conditions apply.
Individual memberships are non-transferable
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