färgversion

Färgversion is a Swedish term that denotes the color version of a product, work, or item as opposed to a monochrome or black-and-white variant. The word combines färg (color) with version and is used across several fields to indicate that an edition or form includes color elements.

In media and publishing, färgversion refers to editions, prints, or broadcasts that contain color photographs or illustrations, distinguishing them from grayscale or black-and-white counterparts. In film and video, the phrase can indicate the color release of a work that may also exist in other color formats or in older color processes; historically, projects sometimes had multiple color treatments and restorations described as different versions.

In printing and packaging, a färgversion identifies the color edition of magazines, brochures, posters, or packaging, often produced alongside a black-and-white or limited-color alternative. In software and product design, the term can describe an interface, product, or marketing material available in color, used to differentiate from grayscale or simplified variants in catalogs or specifications.

Usage of the term is generally descriptive rather than technical. It does not imply quality or value, but rather a variation in appearance or production method. The closest English equivalents are color version or color edition. The term is most common in Swedish-speaking contexts and tends to appear in archival descriptions, marketing materials, and product documentation.