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분광측색계의 이전 버전과의 호환성이 일관된 색상 유지의 핵심인 이유 이 상황에 있다면 색상 품질을 적절한 수준으로 유지하기 위해 벤치톱 분광측색계에 의지하고 있을 가능성이 큽니다. 섬유와 플라스틱에서 페인트, 코팅 등에 이르기까지 이러한 고정밀 장비는 프로세스의 일관성 유지를 위해 매우 중요합니다. X-Rite에서는 매우 까다로운 환경에서도 수년간 안정적으로 작동하도록 분광측색계를 설계합니다. 그러나 어떤 기기도 영원히 지속되지 않으며 결국 최고의 성능을 유지하려면 업그레이드가 필요하게 됩니다. 업그레이드가 중요한 결정이라는 점을 알고 있기 때문에 자세한 보상 판매 가이드를 만들어 도움을 드립니다. 당사의 최우선 과제는 고객이 새로운 장비로 전환할 때 최대한 원활하게 진행하도록 하는 것입니다. 이를 달성하는 주요 방법 중 하나는 벤치톱 분광측색계 후향 호환성을 통해 이루어지며, 이번 블로그에서 그 내용을 중점적으로 다룹니다. 후향 호환성이란 무엇인가? 벤치톱 분광측색계의 후향 호...

Posted October 28, 2024 by Tim Mouw

When it comes to color accuracy in the world of print and packaging, having the right tools at your disposal is crucial. We understand how overwhelming it can be to choose from a plethora of options. Fear not, for we’ve simplified your decision-making process. Here’s our list of top color match devices, each catering to different needs:   eXact™ 2 Handheld Spectrophotometer for Paper, Corrugated & Carton Boards Ideal for professionals working with paper, corr...

Posted December 08, 2023 by X-Rite Color

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the colorful world of spectrophotometers? Don't worry, we've got your back! We've put together a quick list of the unique features of four of our color match devices to help you find your perfect match. Let's dive right in! Ci7860: The Precision Prodigy The Ci7800 is your go-to if you're all about precision. With its cutting-edge technology, this benchtop spectrophotometer guarantees spot-on color matches. If you're into perfection, this one's for you....

Posted November 20, 2023 by X-Rite Color

Working in prepress holds a unique challenge. Even if your color workflow is tight, everything can fall apart if the customer’s file isn’t color managed. We’ve all seen it. You receive a file that the customer claims is ready to print, yet when you open it on your computer, the colors don’t look right at all. You can’t send it to print without knowing for sure, because you’re the one who will take the hit for wasted time and materials if it’s wrong....

Posted August 23, 2023 by Mark Gundlach

When all of final production packaging comes together on the store shelf, it’s a brand’s moment of truth. Do the stand-up pouches, overwraps, and corrugated POP displays match? How close is the color to its standard? We know you spend so much time and money designing, proofing, sampling, printing, and shipping… so where does the color go wrong? Is it an issue with accuracy, consistency, or both? Package designs come together on the shelf. Here you see pouches, labels, cartons, and corrugated wit...

Posted March 15, 2023 by Cindy Cooperman

What happens when you have more than 2,000 brand colors to manage across a complex global packaging supply chain? Things get complicated! Although it may seem easier to create a new color than to dig through databases or binders of color drawdowns to find the closest match, the problem comes later when you’re faced with a huge, unmanageable library. One of our clients, a well-known fast-moving consumer packaged goods (FMCG) company, understands how easily things can get out of control. They wer...

Posted March 15, 2023 by Cindy Cooperman

When someone says “apple,” do you think red, green, or yellow? What do you do if a customer asks you to produce a color using descriptions that are not specific enough? Check out how something as seemingly simple as color communication can determine whether your color program succeeds or fails. A picture may paint a thousand words, but words alone do not paint a thousand colors. Circular conversations about color happen everyday. They generally start with someone asking for a sligh...

Posted March 15, 2023 by Cindy Cooperman

제품 또는 포장 인쇄를 담당하는 사람이라면 누구나 오렌지와 같은 일부 색상은 CMY 잉크만을 사용하여 재현하기가 너무 어렵다는 것을 알고 있습니다. 네 번째 색상인 검은색(K는 키 컬러(Key color)를 의미)은 종종 감산 색상 인쇄 응용 프로그램에 추가됩니다. C+M+Y는 실제로 C, M, Y의 잉크 불순물로 인해 탁한 갈색을 만들기 때문에, 검은색 잉크를 별도로 첨가하면 CMY만으로는 달성할 수 없는 깊은 색과 톤이 생성되고, 게다가 그림자에 밀도가 더해집니다. 이러한 4색 인쇄를 CMYK라고 합니다. 이번 포스팅에서는 프린터가 CMY의 영역을 확장하여 잉크를 절약할 수 있는 다른 방법에 대해 알아보겠습니다. 인쇄기에 Gray component replacement (GCR) (GCR)와 스팟 컬러를 사용하면 더 선명하고 생생한 색상을 만들 수 있습니다. GCR & UCR 1980년대에 GCR (Gray Component Replacement)라고 ...

Posted February 10, 2023 by Scott Harig

This time of year, the internet is full of Top 10 Countdowns. It’s a tradition we’ve embraced since 1940 when the Billboard published its first chart ranking the top selling recorded songs. Since then, others have jumped on the bandwagon to highlight the most popular trends of the previous year.   We’ve been publishing our top-read blogs since 2016, and we’re happy to see some educational topics like color perception, tolerancing, and spectrophotometers continue to r...

Posted December 28, 2022 by X-Rite Color

Companies use optical brightening agents (OBAs), also called Fluorescent Whitening Agents (FWAs), to give their products a brighter, whiter appearance. Although adding OBAs creates a brighter product, the addition of these chemicals fundamentally alters the way the color is seen, which makes it impossible to accurately evaluate color by eye. Materials and fabrics that contain OBAs may appear similar in production under factory lighting, but those same products can look much different under othe...

Posted November 23, 2022 by X-Rite Color

컬러는 식품 선택 시에 중요한 역할을 합니다. 스위스 치즈, 딸기, 브로콜리, 으깬 감자와 같이 다수의 음식들은 항상 똑같아 보입니다. 우리는 처음에 입에 넣을 때 기대하는 것도 알고 있습니다. 하지만 으깬 감자가 녹색이라면 어떨까요? 맛이 다를까요? 시도해 보시겠습니까? 식품 산업에서 색상 분석이 중요한 이유 우리가 음식을 인식하고 맛보는 방식에서 컬러의 역할에 대한 많은 연구가 있었습니다. 이들 연구에서는 음식이나 음료의 색깔이 맛에 대한 우리의 판단에 가장 큰 영향을 미친다는 것을 보여줍니다. 식품 전문가이자 화학자인 Kantha Shelke에 따르면, 우리는 냄새나 맛을 느끼기 전에 먼저 눈으로 먹습니다. 컬러 신호는 매우 중요합니다. 심리적으로 사람들은 붉은색 음식에서 딸기나 체리와 같은 단맛을 기대합니다. 노란색은 신맛이 나고, 녹색은 시큼한 맛이 나며, (할로윈 시즌을 제외하고) 많은 사람들은 검은색, 보라색 같은 어두운 색은 시도조차 하지 않을 것입니다. 상한 음식...

Posted November 18, 2022 by X-Rite Color

브랜드 컬러 선택, 새로운 제품 라인을 위한 팔레트 제작, 계절 패키지 디자인 작업을 수행할 때 영감은 색상 선택의 핵심 단계입니다. 영감은 일상적 장소에서 얻을 수 있으며, 예를 들면 다음과 같습니다. 파티. 식료품점. 스포츠 이벤트. 대자연. 대자연은 가장 아름다운 컬러 팔레트를 만드는 재주가 있습니다. "2022/2023 가을/겨울 컬러는 풍부한 톤과 함께 편안하고 회복력 있는 다양한 컬러를 통해 고요함과 편안함에 대한 우리의 욕구를 활력 넘치는 에너지와 대비시킵니다."라고 Pantone Color Institute의 전무 이사인 Leatrice Eiseman이 말했습니다. “우리가 모순으로 가득 찬 환경으로 나아갈 때, 2022/2023 가을/겨울 색상을 통해 소비자는 다양한 대비 색조 사이를 유연하게 이동할 수 있으며, 따라서 그들이 자신의 정체성과 그날의 느낌을 자발적으로 표현할 수 있게 해줍니다” 디자이너는 소비자를 유혹하는 다양한 색조와 조화로운 ...

Posted November 04, 2022 by X-Rite Color

색상이 중요하다고 말하지만, 중요한 이유를 아세요? 사실 색상은 제조 공정에서 매우 중요한 요소입니다. 유감스럽게도 많은 제조업체는 올바른 컬러를 얻는 것이 예전보다 훨씬 어렵다는 것을 깨닫고 있으며, 그들이 거래하는 브랜드는 더 엄격한 허용오차를 충족하도록 요구하고 있습니다. 그 이유는 다음과 같습니다. 색상 기술의 발전(예: 메탈릭 포장, 펄 광택 피니시, 맞춤형 직물 및 생동감 있는 새로운 컬러)이 고객을 유혹하지만 일관성 유지 작업은 훨씬 어렵게 만듭니다. 예를 들어 복합 데크를 생각해보세요. 예전에는 회색 또는 갈색의 두 가지 선택이 있었습니다. 그리고 데크 전체에 조화가 있는 한 고객은 만족했습니다. 그러나 이제는 짙은 나뭇결 패턴과 이국적인 컬러 등 다양한 옵션이 있으므로 제조업체는 두세 가지가 아닌 수십 가지 색상을 관리해야 하며, 일관성을 유지하는 것은 훨씬 어렵습니다. 포장도 또 하나의 좋은 예입니다. 예전에는 인쇄된 상자를 배치했던 매장 진열대에 이제는 호일...

Posted November 01, 2022 by Cindy Cooperman

X-Rite는 2006년에 Munsell Color Company를 인수했습니다. 그 인수와 함께 색채 과학, 색 표준 및 색각 분석 도구의 중요한 유산도 함께 왔습니다. 오늘 우리는 앨버트 먼셀(Albert Munsell)이 컬러 세계에 기여한 바를 되돌아보고, 그의 노력과 영감을 통해 다양한 산업 분야(포장, 의류, 신발, 전자 제품, 화장품, 가정용 가구, 페인트, 식음료, 건설 등)에서 색상 관리에 도움을 주는 제품들을 공유하고자 합니다. 색채 분석의 역사에서 앨버트 먼셀의 역할 앨버트 먼셀은 사람의 시각 체계에 대한 큰 이해를 제공한 우리 세기의 대표적 인물 중 한 사람입니다. 색 구성에 대한 그의 경험적 분석은 현대의 모든 색 좌표계의 기반이 되었습니다. Munsell Color Order System 앨버트 먼셀(Albert Munsell)은 보스턴 지역의 대학 교수였고, 숙련된 예술가였으며 파리의 ‘줄리안느 아카데미’를 졸업했습니다. 그는 낮에는 ...

Posted October 17, 2022 by X-Rite Color

컬러 관리는 종이, 직물, 세라믹, 투명 재료 등 다양한 소재에 새롭고 흥미로운 잉크를 적용하도록 폭발적인 기회를 야기했습니다. 이러한 새로운 애플리케이션으로 작업을 실행할 때 정확한 컬러를 유지하려면 모든 프린터와 잉크, 소재 조합에 대한 프린터 프로파일을 작성해야 합니다. X-Rite는 프로파일을 빠르고 쉽게 만들 수 있는 도구를 제공합니다. 컬러 관리 도구 i1Pro 3 Family 제품군은 거의 모든 인쇄 작업을 지원합니다. i1Pro 3 및 i1Pro 3 plus는 워크플로우의 모든 장치에 대한 프로파일을 생성할 수 있는 2가지 소프트웨어 패키지와 함께 제공되는 휴대용 분광측색계입니다. 매끄러운 용지에 인쇄하세요? i1Pro 3가 적합합니다. 특수 인화지, 비닐, 직물, 투명 필름, 골판지 또는 백라이트 재료에 인쇄하세요? 가장 정확한 프린터 프로파일을 생성하는 데 필요한 모든 컬러 데이터를 캡처하려면 더 큰 측정구가 있는 i1Pro 3 Plus ...

Posted September 16, 2022 by X-Rite Color

When customers are just getting started with color management, they often ask, "What is the difference between a spectrometer and a spectrophotometer?". With such a minute spelling difference, it's easy to make a quick typo and get the wrong answer for this color question. So...what's the difference? Spectrometers vs. Spectrophotometers    What is a Spectrophotometer? A spectrophotometer is a color measurement device that is used to capture and evaluate color on just about anything, in...

Posted September 13, 2022 by X-Rite Color

In this series we’ve been discussing the many factors that impact how we see color, and what we can do to ensure the color we see is accurate. Light, retinal fatigue and background effects can influence our perception of color. Today we’ll look at the limitations of the human eye and brain, and talk about how to detect these characteristics, especially for individuals responsible for evaluating and judging color. Are YOU color deficient? Read on to find out. (Spoiler alert: There’s a test at the...

Posted September 01, 2022 by X-Rite Color

There are many things that affect our ability to see color. In some cases, it doesn’t matter if the red you see is the same shade I see. A barn is a barn, right? But for those who work in an industry where color evaluation is part of the job, it IS important… VERY important. In our color perception series, we’re discussing the many factors that affect how we see color and what colorists can do to ensure that the color they see is the color they are supposed to see. Today we’ll take a closer look...

Posted August 31, 2022 by X-Rite Color

As the temperature of light changes, so does our perception of color. As I mentioned in our last post, light plays a huge role in the way we perceive color. Today we’ll look at the science of color in manufacturing and photography; specifically how an object’s reflective and absorptive properties and viewing technology can impact the colors we perceive. To reflect or not to reflect… that is the question. The colors an object absorbs and reflects is determined by its material – is it metal, plas...

Posted August 31, 2022 by X-Rite Color

벤치톱 분광측색계는 투과 및/또는 반사 모드에서 측정하여 불투명, 투명 및 반투명 샘플의 컬러를 캡처하여 정량화합니다. 반사 분광측색계는 샘플 표면에 빛을 비추고 10나노미터 단위로 다양한 파장의 스펙트럼 반사율을 측정하여 색을 측정합니다. 이 블로그에서는 스펙트럼 반사율 측정 방식을 설명하므로 컬러 측정 및 품질 관리 요구사항이 충족되는지 확인할 수 있습니다. 스펙트럼 반사율 반사 모드에서 컬러 측정값을 캡처하기 위해 분광측색계는 플래시를 통해 빛의 모든 파장(파장 범위 360~750)을 방출한 후, 다시 반사된 빛을 측정하여 해당 컬러의 정량화된 그래프를 작성합니다. 반사되는 주파장은 컬러를 나타냅니다. 보라색, 남색 및 파란색은 400 ~ 550의 얕은 파장 범위를 갖습니다. 녹색은 중간에 있으며 그 파장 범위는 550 ~ 600입니다. 노란색, 주황색 및 빨간색은 가장 긴 가시 파장을 제공합니다. OBA 및 형광 물질(이상치)은 100% 이상에 최고점이 있습니다. ...

Posted July 27, 2022 by X-Rite Color

컬러 모델에는 두 가지 유형, 즉 가색 모델과 감색 모델이 있습니다. 오늘은 가색 혼합(가색 또는 가법 혼색이라고도 함)에 대해 설명합니다. 인간의 눈은 RGB 가색 삼원색 즉 빨강, 녹색 및 파랑을 다양한 조합과 강도로 혼합하여 자연의 전체 색 범위를 시뮬레이션합니다. 순수한 빨강, 녹색 및 파랑이 혼합된 반사광은 흰색으로 인식됩니다. 빛이 없을 때는 검은색으로 감지합니다. 이것이 RGB 컬러 모델이 색을 생성하는 방법의 기초입니다. Additive Color Models – Input and Output --> RGB는 다양한 파장의 빛이 결합하여 백색광을 형성하는 가색 혼합 프로세스입니다. 가색 모델 - 입력 및 출력 장비 RGB를 활용하는 입력 및 출력 장치는 어두운 상태에서 시작하여 검정색 표면이나 화면 위에 적색광, 녹색광 및 청색광을 합하여 색을 생성합니다. RGB 입력 장치에는 디지털 카메라와 스캐너가 포함됩니다. RGB 출력 장치에는 TV와...

Posted July 15, 2022 by X-Rite Color

According to autolist.com, over 80% of cars produced today are white, black, or some shade of gray. It’s not necessarily because bright and bold colors are more difficult to produce and match than their grayscale counterparts, they just take longer to get through the inspiration and car design process.  Believe it or not, producing a new auto color can take up to five years before it makes it to the showroom floor. It’s a long, tedious process for designers, paint...

Posted June 27, 2022 by X-Rite Color

Looking for the best color measurement device for your pressroom? To help you decide, let's look at the three levels of process control to evaluate printed color.  The most basic level is a visual comparison. However, since color vision is subjective, visual evaluation can lead to misjudgments, especially between press operators and under a different light source. If accurate color is important, visual evaluation will not be enough. You need to use a device. The next level of ...

Posted March 29, 2022 by Ray Cheydleur

There are many things that affect what we see. Optical illusions aren’t just fascinating; they teach us about how we visually perceive our surroundings. In our Color Perception Series, we shared some of the factors that affect how we see color and the impact it has on manufacturing. In honor of April Fools' Day, we’re taking a closer look at some of the ways our brain, eyes, and the environment can influence what we see. April Fool #1: Your Brain Let’s start with the power of t...

Posted March 25, 2022 by X-Rite Color

Quality control is an important aspect of any color workflow. While many of our customers use a handheld spectrophotometer for QC, there are times a benchtop spectrophotometer is a more appropriate choice. Today we’ll explore some of the reasons you might want to choose a benchtop for quality control and offer tips to ensure your QC workflow is the best it can be. Top 5 Reasons to Choose a Benchtop Spectrophotometer for Quality Control 1 - Your Color Tolerances are Tight While our handhel...

Posted March 25, 2022 by X-Rite Color

Are your customers rejecting shipments due to incorrect color? Are you identifying color issues during quality control? If your bottom line depends on color accuracy, you need to ensure your spectrophotometer is not the cause. Color drift is a big issue for a lot of companies. Even worse, many don’t even know it’s happening. Here are some ways to make sure your spectrophotometer is operating within specification to always capture accurate and consistent measurement data. Causes of Sp...

Posted February 24, 2022 by Tim Mouw

The International Standards Organization has defined ISO 12647 as a set of Graphic Arts standards for printing. Included are eight parts: Part 1:  Print parameters and measurement methods Part 2:  Offset lithographic processes Part 3:  Coldset offset lithography on newsprint Part 4:  Gravure printing Part 5:  Screen printing Part 6:  Flexographic printing Part 7:  Proofing processes working directly from digital data Part 8:  Validation print processes wo...

Posted October 18, 2021 by Scott Harig

Color measurement is used to specify, quantify, communicate, formulate, and verify color quality for color critical work. Because everyone perceives color differently, color measurement is more precise than visual evaluation.  How to Measure Color Wavelength To measure color, a color measurement device called a spectrophotometer shines light onto a sample and captures the amount of light that is transmitted or reflected in the 380 nm to 780 nm wavelength range, which is the wavelength rang...

Posted August 24, 2021 by X-Rite Color

Learn about light, reflection curves, optical brighteners, and more.     Illuminants Electro magnetic radiation in the wavelength range from 380 nm to 730 nm is seen as light by our eyes. Low wavelengths show as blue light, then the spectrum continues from green to yellow, orange, and red. UV radiation is located in the range below 380 nm; the range above 730 nm is called infrared radiation. The visual impression of a colored body changes by the composition of the incoming light. ...

Posted July 22, 2021 by X-Rite Color

표면 상태는 때때로 색상 인식에 큰 영향을 미칠 수가 있습니다. 예를 들어 광택이 나는 잡지의 지면에 조명이 직접 비치는 경우, 색상을 선명하게 보기 위해서는 잡지를 이리 저리 기울여 반사각을 변경해야 제대로 보이는 경우가 있습니다. 마찬가지로, 거친 질감이 있는 표면은 동일한 물체의 매끄러운 표면과는 또 다른 색으로 인식 될 수도 있습니다.  분광 측색 장비는 기본적으로, 측정하고자 하는 대상의 표면에 빛을 비추고 그 반사된 빛을 기반으로 색상의 스펙트럼 값을 분석합니다. 따라서 올바른 측정을 위해서는 기기 및 적절한 측정 모드를 선택하는 것이 매우 중요합니다. 장비 및 측정모드의 적절한 선택은 색상 샘플이 허용오차를 통과하거나 실패하는지 여부 및 육안 관찰 검사와의 상관 관계와 직접적인 관련이 있습니다.   적분구 방식의 분광 측색 장비는 페인트, 코팅, 플라스틱 및 직물 산업분야에서 측정 장비로써 널리 사용 되고 있습니다. 그 이유는 바로 측정 대상...

Posted March 30, 2021 by Tim Mouw

COVID-19 has forced many companies to rethink the way they communicate, approve, and produce color.  For some, that means trying to conduct “business as usual” from a remote location. For others, it means finding ways to manage color without travel. Either way, we know our customers are doing everything they can to sustain business while keeping their employees healthy and safe. We want to help. Over the past few months we’ve been adding new resources to our virtual resou...

Posted December 15, 2020 by X-Rite Color

2020 has definitely been a year for the record books. As many of you looked for new and creative ways to work, we tried to support you with learning resources.  Today we’re looking back on the topics that captured the most attention this year. From the basics of color science to choosing the best color measurement instrument for your needs (and learning how to use it), here’s what captured our Learning Resource Leader Board for 2020. Top 10 Learning Resources of 2020 #1  &...

Posted December 01, 2020 by X-Rite Color

Black Friday. Not only is it the much anticipated start to holiday shopping, it’s also a day manufacturers have been preparing for all year long. Whether mass-producing holiday cards, candy canes, plastic toys, or festive clothing, accurate color is a must. Manufacturers can’t ship two of the same toy if they won’t match on the showroom floor, and holiday sweaters that are a shade off will end up at a discount store instead of a fashion boutique. Perfection is especially import...

Posted November 25, 2020 by X-Rite Color

Like the additive color model, subtractive color mixes wavelengths of light to produce what we perceive as color. However, the subtractive model uses pigments or ink to block – subtract – light rather than adding it.  Combining two pure additive primaries produces a subtractive primary. The subtractive primaries of cyan, magenta, and yellow are the opposing colors to red, green, and blue. Cyan is opposite Red Magenta is opposite Green Yellow is opposi...

Posted September 28, 2020 by X-Rite Color

Recently we had the opportunity to sit down with Laura Guido-Clark, a consumer products designer of color, material, and texture. She has been dubbed an “Experience Consultant,” which reflects her interest and study of human reactions to the look and feel of new products.   Photo by Laura Flippen. We asked Guido-Clark to speak with us because we also appreciate the importance of color in our lives.   Q. What inspired you to pursue a career in color? A. When I wa...

Posted September 01, 2020 by X-Rite Color

보정된 디스플레이는 사진 전문가들만을 위한 것이 아닙니다. 온라인에서 감성 사진을 검색하거나, 이메일로 컬러 샘플을 주고 받는 경우, 또는 공급자와 고객 간에 색상 파일을 주고 받는 경우 화면에 표시되는 색상을 신뢰할 수 있도록 디스플레이를 보정하고 프로필을 생성해야 합니다.     모니터 교정(Calibration)을 이야기할 때 많은 사람들이 조도, 휘도, 밝기를 혼동해서 사용하는 경우가 많지만, 사실 그 셋은 같지 않습니다. 여기 디스플레이를 올바르게 보정하고 프로파일을 생성하기 위해 알아 두어야하는 사항들이 있습니다.   조도(Illuminance)란? 조도는 빛의 양 또는 표면 위에 떨어지는 빛의 흐름입니다. 조도의 측정 값은 ㎡ 당 lumen(1lm/㎡)또는 lux(1lx) 럭스 단위를 사용합니다.     휘도(Luminance)란? 휘도는 주어진 영역과 방향에 투영된 발광 강도입니다.일반적으로 휘도는 광원에서 방출되...

Posted August 07, 2020 by Kevin Aamodt

There are different levels of process control that are used for print. While visual comparisons can be used to provide a rudimentary judgment of a match, they can be very subjective, and thus not very accurate, or repeatable.  Using a densitometer can provide quantitative actionable feedback for the press operator. This can include measurements of solid ink density, tone value increase (also known as dot gain), Ink Trap, and other print characteristics. These are known as mechanical print c...

Posted May 06, 2020 by Mark Gundlach

Our customers who are now working remotely need to be aware that changing a small variable – such as approving color from home under a different light source, or emailing specifications instead of sending a physical sample – can introduce color issues that risk creating a larger color problem. The first and most critical stage to color control is accurate color communication. These resources will help you get started. The Importance of Color Communication Blog | Many color...

Posted March 27, 2020 by X-Rite Color

Spectrophotometers (“spectros” for short) are color measurement devices used to capture and evaluate color. As part of a color control program, brand owners and designers use them to specify and communicate color, and manufacturers use them to monitor color accuracy throughout production. Spectrophotometers can measure just about anything, including liquids, plastics, paper, metal and fabrics, and help ensure that color remains consistent from conception to delivery.   &nb...

Posted March 27, 2020 by X-Rite Color

Phone and computer screens are the window into the digital world of color, but if you are approving colors via email or text you need to be aware of the limitations.  For starters, each of your devices relies on a different color model to display color. Input devices – your camera and monitor – use the additive color model to display color. They start with darkness and add red, green, and blue light to create a spectrum of colors. Printers, on the other hand, use the s...

Posted March 27, 2020 by X-Rite Color

Does your quality control program include visual evaluation? Lighting plays a huge role in how we perceive color. It can help you verify whether the color of your product is acceptable and ensure it remains accurate in every possible lighting condition after purchase.     Many of our customers are finding visual evaluation to be even more important as they transition color reviews and approvals to a different location, such as in the home office or to another remote environmen...

Posted March 27, 2020 by X-Rite Color

So much goes into the way you perceive color, including light, genetics, the environment, human traits, and even fatigue. You may also be among the 1 in 255 women and 1 in 12 men who have some form of color vision deficiency. Our online color challenge is a fun way to better understand your color vision acuity.     Regardless of your color vision acuity, if you are communicating, evaluating, or approving color from a new location your eyes may trick you into making diff...

Posted March 27, 2020 by X-Rite Color

Color has always been a critical factor for our customers. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many are now trying to design, specify, communicate and ultimately achieve accurate color from remote locations or with less staff and fewer resources. Are you having trouble maintaining your color program in this unprecedented time?  We've compiled our most popular resources – blogs, videos, whitepapers, webinars, and case studies – to help you connect with your supply chain and ...

Posted March 27, 2020 by X-Rite Color

Managing color throughout production is always a challenge, but advances in color technology, like the metallic, shimmer, and pearlescence effects designed to capture consumer attention, are taking the frustration to a whole new level for quality control managers. This is especially true when producing parts that must match at assembly, such as the metal panels for a home appliance or the painted side mirrors for a vehicle.  Special effects are tricky to control because our perception can c...

Posted January 14, 2020 by Tim Mouw

인간의 색 지각에 관한 한 사람의 눈을 속일 수 있습니다. 이는 방대한 양의 정보를 관리하고 최선을 다해 처리하는 우리 두뇌의 속성에 부분적으로 기인합니다. 유전 및 환경과도 관련될 수 있으며, 우리 모두는 색을 약간 다르게 봅니다. 하지만 무엇보다도 빛(LIGHT)은 우리가 일상에서 보는 색상에 가장 큰 영향을 미칩니다.   지나치게 기술적 설명은 피하면서, 빛이 사람의 색 지각에 미치는 영향을 소개하겠습니다. RGB Color Circle 빛의 온도 우리가 무지개(RGBIV)로 알고 있는 가시 색상 스펙트럼은 약 380~720 나노미터의 빛 파장을 가지며 빨강, 녹색 및 파랑의 3원색으로 나뉩니다. 이 세 가지 색을 다양한 조합으로 혼합하여 수백만 가지의 아름다운 색을 만들 수 있는 것이죠. 모두 같은 양으로 혼합하면 흰색으로 인식됩니다.     이것은 가색(RGB) 모델의 기초이자 인간 색각의 기초입니다.   흰색은 색이 없는 것이 아...

Posted January 06, 2020 by X-Rite Color

Durable goods and consumer electronics are no longer destined to be white, gray, and black. In fact, consumers are moving towards more classic colors and special effect finishes like metallics. To capitalize on this trend, brands need to bring innovative designs in new colors faster to market than ever before.   One trending color, the PANTONE Color of the Year 2020, is sure to capture the attention of durable good and consumer electronic brands. It is a simple, timeless, elegant, and endur...

Posted December 09, 2019 by X-Rite Color

컬러리미터(색도계) 와 스펙트로포토미터(분광측색계) 는 색을 읽고 분석하고 평가하는 컬러 측정 장비입니다. 색상 측정 장비는 본래 의도했던 색상이 패키징, 플라스틱, 등에서 올바르게 나타나고 있는지 확인할 수 있도록 도움을 줍니다. 이러한 색상 측정 장비들은 겉으로 드러나지는 않지만 플라스틱, 텍스타일, 페인트, 코팅, 프린트 및 패키징 등 컬러가 중요한 산업군에서는 모두 사용됩니다.  색상 측정 장비는 크게 2가지 타입이 있습니다: 컬러리미터 (Colorimeters) & 스펙트로포토미터 (Spectrophotometers) 컬러리미터 (색도계)란?  컬러리미터는 인간이 색을 인지하는 방식을 모방한 방식으로 색을 측정합니다.  장비에서 방출하는 빛이 색을 측정해야 하는 물체의 표면에 반사되면, 장비의 RGB(빨강, 녹색, 파랑) 필터를 통과할 때의 값을 측정해 사람의 눈이 색을 보는 값에 매치(match) 합니다. &...

Posted October 07, 2019 by Tim Mouw

Spectrophotometers are color measurement devices that measure color to ensure it remains consistent from the time it’s specified until final quality check. They can be used to measure everything from liquids and plastics to paper, metal, and fabrics for just about every industry.   Here Are Our Top Spectrophotometer Picks for 2019.   Best Spectrophotometer to Create Digital Standards Using a digital standard is the most accurate way to specify and communicate color, des...

Posted August 16, 2019 by X-Rite Color

Each color has its own appearance based on three key attributes – hue, chroma (saturation), and value (lightness). When you’re describing a color, it’s important to use all three of these attributes to accurately identify the color and distinguish it from others.  What is hue? Hue is defined as how most of us perceive and name a color – using the colors of the rainbow (red, orange, green, blue, etc.). Reference the color wheel, below, to see how colors shift from one...

Posted August 15, 2019 by X-Rite Color

When you think of Albert Munsell, do you think of dirt, food and electrical wires? The United States government does. Munsell Color Standards are used for more than just design and Fine Art. They’re also used to ensure safety and reliability, and to maintain compliance with federal regulations. Today we’ll look at some of the government agencies and trade associations that rely on Munsell’s exacting standard color codes. French Fries, Anyone? From tomatoes to pumpkins, Munse...

Posted April 30, 2019 by Art Schmehling

Your customer rejected your latest shipment due to color.  You checked the color before you sent it and it passed tolerance…  You did everything the same way last time and it passed tolerance…  So why did it get rejected now? We get this question from our customers all the time.  The Dreaded “Error Stack” Color rejections create waste and increase production costs. Unfortunately, there are a lot of variables that contribute to the color you produce,...

Posted March 07, 2019 by Tim Mouw

For the last few Decembers, we’ve provided you with a list of “top color measurement blogs” for that respective year. As we reviewed this year’s list, we noticed that your favorite/ the most-read blogs could be categorized into a few buckets. So, without further ado, here’s 2018’s top blog topics!  2018’s Most Popular Color Measurement Topic: Tolerancing Not to our team’s surprise, Tolerancing – what it is/what it means for your busines...

Posted December 20, 2018 by X-Rite Color

Each year, Pantone announces its highly anticipated “Color of the Year”. The selection is intended to serve as a strategic direction for design and color-conscious industries as well as a conversation piece around our culture, where it is going and what we collectively need…and it certainly gets everyone talking about color!  Color is no longer just something we see and appreciate - it enhances and influences the way we experience life. Color, as a strategic element of d...

Posted December 06, 2018 by Tim Mouw

위도, 경도, 고도 등의 지리적 좌표와 같이 컬러 또한  L*a*b* 값을 사용하여, 정확한 색상 값을 지정하고 그것을 기반으로 커뮤니케이션을 할 수 있습니다. What’s the history of L*a*b*? 1940년대에, Richard Hunter박사는 3차원 공간 모델인 Lab을 개발하였습니다. 이 LAB 모델은 인식된 색상 차이를 동일한 공간영역으로 나타내기 위해 구성되었습니다. 31년후, CIE는 Hunter’s Lab의 업데이트 버전인 CIELab을 발표했습니다. CIELab을 올바르게 읽는 방법은 “see-lab” 또는 “L-star, a-star, b-star,” 이지만, 일부의 색상측정 장비나 어플리케이션은 간략화 하여 L,A,B 또는 Lab이라고 표기하기도 합니다. What does L*a*b* stand for?  어떠한 식으로 CIElab을 부르던, 더 중요한 것은 L*a...

Posted October 08, 2018 by Tim Mouw

To understand how color management works, you need a basic knowledge of the additive and subtractive systems of color reproduction. Both use a small number of primary colors that combine to produce a large number – or gamut – of colors… but the way they do that is quite different. In our Color Perception Part 1: The Effect of Light  post, we explained how the visible color spectrum (we know it as the rainbow) encompasses light wavelengths from approximately 380 to 720 nm....

Posted August 10, 2018 by Tim Mouw

Closed-loop color can mean something different to different audiences. When I first think about closed-loop color control, I may think about the pressroom, where it is really just a question of integrating measurements directly from the press, adjusting them, measuring and reporting, offering a nice closed-loop system that adjusts, controls, and allows me to report the results. But that’s really only one small aspect. You can incorporate a loop from the ink room, for instance, and bring t...

Posted April 02, 2018 by Ray Cheydleur

Warm weather is just around the corner and spring is in the air!   Fluffy yellow chicks…   Delicate pink tulips…   Soft green sprouts poking through the ground…   And, of course, spring M&M'S®! Advertisers target our springtime emotions through pastel colors. Pastels have a calming effect, and everywhere you look companies are using them to feed our desire to feel a bit of spring. Today we’ll take a look at the psychology of color, how marke...

Posted March 19, 2018 by Shoshana Burgett

To control color, you need to be able to compare very small differences, determine their impact and understand how to address that impact. In this series we’ve already looked at the history of color analysis and the role of light in tolerancing. Today we’ll discuss the difference between a color space and a color tolerance and introduce the most common methods. Color Spaces A color space gives us a way to communicate color. Just like we can find any location on planet earth using lo...

Posted March 16, 2018 by Tim Mouw

Have you ever bought something at the store, only to return home and realize it doesn't match anything in your house? It's not the color that changed. It's the way you perceived it. To control color, you need to be able to compare very small differences, determine their impact and understand how to address that impact. In this three-part series, we're looking at the key components of tolerancing. If you missed part one, The History of Color Analysis, check it out now. Today's topic explains how ...

Posted March 01, 2018 by Tim Mouw

To control color, you need to be able to compare very small differences, determine their impact, and understand how to address that impact. But words alone can’t give us enough information to precisely describe colors, or the difference between them. In this three-part series we will look at the color science behind tolerancing – the color analysis that paved the way, the role of light, and the difference between a color space and a color model – so you can make ...

Posted February 21, 2018 by Tim Mouw
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