Pixel41 by 41zero42

Collection Summary

Pixel41 by 41zero42 is a 5×5-inch glazed porcelain collection offered in 41 colors across warm, cool, neutral, muted, and saturated families. Because every color shares the same compact square module, the collection can be specified as a single-color field or combined across multiple colors to build larger patterns. What sets Pixel41 apart is the sheer breadth of its palette relative to a single fixed format, making color, rather than shape or texture, the primary design variable.

Design & Aesthetic

Pixel41 is built around color as a design system. Its 41-color range supports monochromatic fields, tonal color-blocking, or higher-contrast multicolor layouts, all using the same 5×5-inch module. The collection’s visual references span pop and mid-century graphic design as well as 1980s video-game era color grids, giving it a graphic, retro-modern character.

The tile itself is not perfectly uniform: edges are intentionally slightly irregular, corners are gently rounded, flatness varies modestly, and the glazed surface carries a light texture. These qualities soften what would otherwise be a rigid grid of color and give installations a more handmade, less mechanically precise quality.

Material & Craftsmanship

Pixel41 is a glazed porcelain tile with a matte, naturally textured finish at a 10 mm thickness. 41zero42 notes that the surface’s opacity can read differently depending on the color and the angle of light. The manufacturer also indicates that caliber, the tile’s exact thickness, can vary slightly between different color references, which should be factored into installation planning when multiple colors are combined. Colors are referenced against the NCS color system.

Design Applications

Pixel41 is specified for both floor and wall use, and manufacturer technical documentation also identifies it for interior and exterior applications. Its small, consistent module supports uses ranging from a continuous single-color field to detailed, mosaic-like multicolor compositions, making it suited to feature walls, kitchen backsplashes, and other color-forward surfaces.

Specifying Pixel41

Specifying Pixel41 well means planning beyond color selection alone. Because caliber can differ between color references, 41zero42 recommends a 3 to 4 mm grout joint, which should be treated as a starting point when several colors are combined in one installation rather than assumed uniform across the board. The collection’s intentionally irregular edges, rounded corners, and surface texture are part of its design character and should be accounted for when reviewing mockups or planning tight, precisely aligned layouts. Pixel41 is a special-order European collection with a current Tile X Design lead-time guidance of approximately 10 to 16 weeks, which should be reconfirmed before finalizing project schedules. For exterior applications, project-specific installation requirements should be reviewed against manufacturer technical documentation before specifying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can multiple Pixel41 colors be combined in one installation?

Yes. The collection is designed around color combination and repeat patterning, though because caliber can vary between references, the manufacturer’s recommended 3 to 4 mm joint should guide mixed-color layouts.

What grout joint width does 41zero42 recommend for Pixel41?

A 3 to 4 mm joint, which accounts for the collection’s natural irregularities and potential caliber variation between color references.

Why might the same Pixel41 color look different depending on lighting?

The glazed, lightly textured surface can appear more or less opaque depending on the specific color and how light strikes it.

Is Pixel41 meant to look perfectly uniform across pieces?

No. Slightly irregular edges, rounded corners, modest flatness variation, and surface texture are intentional characteristics of the collection’s design.

Is Pixel41 approved for outdoor use?

Manufacturer technical documentation identifies Pixel41 for both interior and exterior applications, but project-specific exterior requirements should still be confirmed before specifying it outdoors.