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Material and finish
Gloss, texture, metallic effects and fluorescence can change the method and capability that make sense.
Color measurement by application
Start with the material. Choose the measurement that fits.
Color control starts with the real production challenge: the material, finish, sample size and tolerance you need to hold. Explore the applications below to understand where professional spectral measurement adds confidence to your process.
A practical selection process
- 01 Identify the material, finish and sample geometry.
- 02 Define the tolerance and color-data workflow.
- 03 Match the instrument capability to the application.
Explore by industry
Where are you measuring color?
Choose the application closest to your work. Each guide connects the material and measurement challenge to the practical features that matter.
01 / Surfaces
Paints & Coatings
Control batches, finishes and supplier color across coated panels and liquid samples.
Explore paints & coatings →02 / Materials
Plastics
Measure pellets, masterbatch, moulded parts and textured polymer surfaces.
Explore plastics →03 / Effects
Automotive
Evaluate solid, metallic and pearlescent finishes with the right measurement approach.
Explore automotive →04 / Fibres
Textiles
Improve shade consistency across fabrics, fibres and finished goods.
Explore textiles →05 / Graphics
Print & Packaging
Verify spot colors, production runs and packaging color tolerances.
Explore print & packaging →06 / Construction
Building Materials
Measure tile, stone, laminates, powder coat and architectural finishes.
Explore building materials →07 / Products
Consumer Products
Standardise component and finished-product color across supply chains.
Explore consumer products →08 / Ingredients
Food & Ingredients
Quantify color for powders, grains, ingredients and processed products.
Explore food & ingredients →09 / Research
Universities & Research
Support teaching, academic research and shared laboratories with reliable color measurement.
Explore universities & research →Choose with confidence
The details behind a reliable color decision
The right instrument is rarely chosen on color alone. A useful recommendation considers the conditions that affect the measurement and what your team must decide from the result.
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Sample geometry
The sample area, edges and curved surfaces influence aperture choice and measurement positioning.
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Tolerance and workflow
Set the color difference, data capture and reporting requirements before comparing instrument options.
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Tell us what you are measuring.
Share the material, sample size, surface finish and color tolerance you need to control. We’ll help identify a practical measurement path.