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Lab, RGB and CMYK – Color Spaces Explained

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Ken Phillips

Color spaces are ways to organize colors into specific categories. A color space can be arbitrary, where colors recognizable in the physical world are assigned swatches and names, or have a mathematical organization plan. Color spaces are conceptual, and they help you understand the types of colors a device can produce. What Are the Types […]

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What Is Non-Contact Spectrophotometry?

Posted on May 30, 2022 by Ken Phillips

Accuracy and efficiency are crucial in the realm of color measurement. With non-contact spectrophotometry, you can optimize instrument performance and precision, leading to accurate results for even the most challenging samples. What Is Non-Contact Spectrophotometry? Non-contact spectrophotometry combines spectrophotometry with color imaging procedures to characterize highly complex materials. Like standard spectrophotometry, non-contact spectrophotometry facilitates the […]

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Creating an Industry Standard Inside Your Car

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Ken Phillips

A vehicle’s interior has many colored components, including the center console, door trim, dashboard, steering wheel and seats. When these components are matching or coordinating colors, it makes the car’s interior look sleek and aesthetically appealing to the driver and passengers. Different suppliers manufacture the different components of the car, and their unique molding processes, […]

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Gloss Measurement: SPIN vs. SPEX

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Ken Phillips

When analyzing a surface, keep in mind that texture influences how color is perceived. High gloss surfaces obscure color, and changing this texture to something more matte can change how the color looks. Since color measurement with a spectrophotometer involves shining light onto the surface and measuring reflectance, special considerations must be made about evaluating […]

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Spectrophotometer Setup for Liquids

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Ken Phillips

Spectrophotometer Setup for Liquids Color is an essential factor for purchasing decisions and taste perception, so the color of liquids like orange juice, sports drinks, apple cider and beer will significantly affect your customers’ opinion of your product and whether they would repurchase it. Color can be a difficult variable to control during production — natural […]

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How to Measure Sugar Color

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Ken Phillips

Raw sugar has a high color value and must go through refinement and purification before consumption. The International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis (ICUMSA) has several methods for the colorimetric determination of sugar at a known concentration, also called the Brix value. By measuring the color with the ICUMSA color chart, you can ensure […]

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What You Need to Know About Gloss Standards

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Ken Phillips

From High gloss, to semi-gloss, to matte surfaces, the gloss level of any given material or object has a direct impact on the human visual perception of that material or object. Companies strive to achieve specific levels of gloss of their products for both functional reasons, and to improve the appearance of their products and […]

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