Artists seeking out high-quality oil paints are driven by a desire for consistent, predictable results. Image source: BigStock user Art-World When artists are seeking out a new color to put on a canvas, they tend to gravitate towards machine mixed paint from manufacturers they trust. While in many cases, handmade items are in high demand, […]

Interior designers typically match the color of kitchen appliances in order to make a kitchen appear more cohesive. Image Source: Pixnio A few years ago, an appliance manufacturer sent out a shipment of color-coordinated washers and dryers to a major retailer. But when the shipment of products arrived, the retailer noticed a serious problem: the […]

Being able to match a vehicle color perfectly is the mark of a high-end auto body repair shop. Image Source: Unsplash user Josh Rinard When a consumer turns to a body shop for car repairs after a crash, their goal is to get their vehicle back in the best condition possible. Ideally, they want it […]

UV control allows you to test the color of your products as they are seen under daylight conditions. Image Source: Unsplash user Breather Have you ever noticed that printer paper appears even more brilliantly white when you view it outside in the direct sunlight than it does inside under the the warm glow of an […]

Production uniformity is necessary for everything from low-cost products to high-end items. Image Source: Shutterstock user Dukesn The key to eliminating mistakes in any process is eliminating unnecessary steps in the process. This is one of the principles of Kaizen business practices, one of the cornerstones of the Six Sigma approach to manufacturing.1 Designed to […]

Color plays an essential role in how we experience the world around us, but the human eye is not enough for accurate, reliable color assessment. Image Source: Unsplash user rawpixel.com Color is powerful. It shapes our perception of the world around us, attracting us, repelling us, warning us, soothing us. In some ways our relationships […]

The just-in-time philosophy has revolutionized manufacturing, allowing companies to increase flexibility, efficiency, and profitability. Image Source: Pexels user Buenosia Carol Whether you work with consumer goods or industrial products, you know that your success depends on offering your customers the products they need when they need them. However, staying competitive isn’t just about the end […]

Color measurement accuracy is important for traffic signs because drivers need to quickly see information while traveling at fast speeds. Image Source: MaxPixel user Nikon D90 No matter where you are in the world, the color of a traffic sign can instantly tell you roughly what that sign means, even if you’re unable to read […]

Many new species of plants are identified each year, and color serves as an important differentiator. Image Credit: Unsplash user Chris Lee In 2016 alone, 1,730 new species of vascular plants were discovered.1 While that may seem like a large number, it pales in comparison to the total number of known species, which is on […]

Creating the perfect shade of white can be a painstaking process for paper, textile, and plastic manufacturers. Image Source: Unsplash user Celia Michon White may appear to be the most simple of hues. It is the color of wedding gowns and unpainted canvases, lab coats, and freshly fallen snow, suggesting cleanliness, freshness, and purity. It’s […]

For decades, pink has been associated with femininity, but it wasn’t always that way. Image Source: Pexels user Chimene Gaspar Pink wasn’t always cool. For years it spoke to a kind of hyperfemininity, standing in for the word “girl”. It was the color of Barbies and bubble gum, nail polish and Mary Kay Cadillacs. It […]