A sophisticated color matching tool, the ColorReader from Datacolor offers a mixture of high precision along with flexibility via a dedicated app platform. This device is intended for matching colors to popular fan decks from a wide variety of paint manufacturers, and it offers over 94% accuracy for assured use. For use, the ColorReader is connected to mobile devices via Bluetooth and the ColorReader app, and the app can be customized for professional applications through an SDK, allowing you to add personalized branding, authorize specific fan decks, and register users using the cloud-based ColorReader Fleet Management software. The app also helps to promote paint sales, with the ability to complete orders through the app, and for more creative use for architects, designers, and other technical users, color information can be output in CIELAB, RGB, CMYK, HEX, or Delta E values. Additionally, the device has a built-in LiPo battery, which provides more than 300 measurements per charge, and it can be charged using the micro-USB port.
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Key Features
- Ideal for Matching Paint Colors
- >94% Matching Success on Most Fan Decks
- Built-In LiPo Battery, >300 Measurements
- Bluetooth LE Connectivity
A sophisticated color matching tool, the ColorReader from Datacolor offers a mixture of high precision along with flexibility via a dedicated app platform. This device is intended for matching colors to popular fan decks from a wide variety of paint manufacturers, and it offers over 94% accuracy for assured use. For use, the ColorReader is connected to mobile devices via Bluetooth and the ColorReader app, and the app can be customized for professional applications through an SDK, allowing you to add personalized branding, authorize specific fan decks, and register users using the cloud-based ColorReader Fleet Management software. The app also helps to promote paint sales, with the ability to complete orders through the app, and for more creative use for architects, designers, and other technical users, color information can be output in CIELAB, RGB, CMYK, HEX, or Delta E values. Additionally, the device has a built-in LiPo battery, which provides more than 300 measurements per charge, and it can be charged using the micro-USB port.
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Datacolor ColorReader Overview
UPC: 875720001473
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Datacolor ColorReader Reviews
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Is there a list of paint manufactures in the ...
Is there a list of paint manufactures in the device's data base?
While Datacolor does not specify which ones exactly, their website claims their database contains "most paint brands".
Date published: 2023-11-02
How long does it take for the ColorReader to ...
How long does it take for the ColorReader to calibrate?
The ColorReader from Datacolor is described as giving instant results, so likely it will take about 1-5 seconds for calibration.
Date published: 2020-01-23
will this match leather and will it give me paint ...
will this match leather and will it give me paint results for SEM SURE COAT and SEM COLOR COAT?
The ColorReader is able to measure leather, but there are no fan deck / color recipe from SEM (SEM products) on the ColorReader.
Date published: 2020-12-28
Will this work with FS-595 colors?
Will this work with FS-595 colors?
The Datacolor ColorReader works with RAL & NCS color standards.
Date published: 2021-04-23
Can I use this to find matching color touch-up ...
Can I use this to find matching color touch-up paint for an old bicycle frame? What is the smallest flat surface for which this can take a measurement? Can this handle curved surfaces such as bicycle tubing?
This product offers 94% accuracy for color matching. We however do not have any specific information on your certain project. It should be a great asset in assisting though.
Date published: 2023-11-02