HunterLab Horizons Blog
MENUMENU
  • Solutions
        • Solutions

          HunterLab provides color measurement solutions and technology—to help safeguard color quality and product integrity when it matters most.

          • Our Products
          • Customer Applications
          • Customer Stories
  • Learn
        • Learn

          As leaders of innovations and the authority on accurate and consistent color measurement, HunterLab has all the tools, resources, and guidance to help you see things accurately.

          • Product User Manual
          • Application Notes
          • Measurement Methods
          • Video Gallery
          • Glossary
  • About
        • About

          In our 65+ year history, it’s not what we’ve been called that matters —it’s what we’ve been called to do. Instill confidence. Assure quality. Uphold reputations.

          • Mission
          • History
          • Careers
  • Support
  • Blog
  • Contact
01-Everything-you-need-to-know-about-dye-allergies

Everything You Need to Know About Dye Allergies

The Importance of Color in Industry

Spectrophotometer vs. Colorimeter: What’s the Difference?

What Is Color, and How Do We See Color?

What Is a Spectrophotometer and How Does It Work?

Basics of Color Theory

Food Coloring Regulations and Standards

RGB v Tristimulus Color Scales – HELP!

Consistent Measuring of Coconut Water Color and Haze

New Digital Qualification Notebook Generator Transforms Quality Control Procedures

A Better Method of Measuring Color and Haze in Beverages

Page 2 of 63«12345...»Last »

Blogs

Everything You Need to Know About Dye Allergies

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Ken Phillips

Everything You Need to Know About Dye Allergies If you’re like most people in the world, you consume or come into contact with dye on a daily basis. Food, drugs, personal care products and textiles all make use of dye to change product appearance and help with identification. In the manufacturing world, dye is a critical […]

Posted in Color and Appearance Theory

The Importance of Color in Industry

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Ken Phillips

A product’s appearance has a significant impact on consumer purchasing behavior. When encountering a product, consumers quickly make decisions about that product’s utility, value and intended use, so brands across industries need to make a positive first impression. Color is one effective way companies communicate information through product appearance. Consumer Color Perception The human eye […]

Posted in Applications 1 Comment

Spectrophotometer vs. Colorimeter: What’s the Difference?

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Ken Phillips

Spectrophotometer vs. Colorimeter: What’s the Difference? Color surrounds us every moment of our lives and affects our emotions, behaviors and beliefs in large and small, conscious and unconscious ways. Color can set a mood, warn us of danger, give us critical information and even bring us joy. Despite the universal presence of color, describing it remains […]

Posted in Color and Appearance Theory

What Is Color, and How Do We See Color?

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Ken Phillips

Every object we see has color, and it is an essential part of how we interpret the world. But color isn’t an inherent quality of the objects in front of us. Consider a classic red apple. If you look at it under a blue-tinted light, it will appear somewhat blue, and if you look at […]

Posted in Color and Appearance Theory

What Is a Spectrophotometer and How Does It Work?

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Ken Phillips

While a spectrophotometer might sound like something out of a sci-fi movie, it is actually a powerful tool that companies across the world use to improve their products and learn more about the world. It can tell us if oil is contaminated or if a fruit is ripe. It can also ensure that consistency and […]

Posted in Color Measurement 1 Comment

Basics of Color Theory

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Ken Phillips

Color theory is all around us — in the products we use, the images we see and the nature in our backyards. Understanding color theory is critical to anyone in design, and it plays a crucial role in product development and brand imagery. Even color theory psychology is a growing trend. So what is it […]

Posted in Color and Appearance Theory

Food Coloring Regulations and Standards

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Ken Phillips

In the past 100 years, the amount of food coloring used in food has increased drastically. This shift is due in part to manufacturers’ growing emphasis on making food look more appealing, last longer and attract as many consumers as possible. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) imposes strict regulations and standards for the […]

Posted in Color and Appearance Theory

RGB v Tristimulus Color Scales – HELP!

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Ken Phillips

At my new quality assurance job, one of our product quality checks is to measure the color of our product and to ensure that we are producing our product that is within a preset acceptable color range. We use an instrument, a spectrophotometer, that reports Hunter L, a, b; XYZ, and L*a*b scales. I’ve always thought […]

Posted in Color and Appearance Theory Tagged Color Measurement Basics

Consistent Measuring of Coconut Water Color and Haze

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Ken Phillips

Coconut water is a multi-billion dollar industry that is expected to expand globally to US$8.3 billion by 2022.1 Consumers have been drawn to coconut water’s sweet, refreshing taste and unique chemical composition, similar to blood plasma, which is rich in carbohydrates and important nutrients such as magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus.1 These nutrients also make coconut […]

Posted in Benchtop, Color in Food Industry, Vista

New Digital Qualification Notebook Generator Transforms Quality Control Procedures

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Ken Phillips

Recent trends among consumers are influencing companies to increase quality control guidelines in their quality control process. Research shows consistency and quality are leading factors among consumers. A survey by IQMS revealed that product quality is increasing in importance, bringing companies to meet higher standards in quality control. With a rise in attention to detail by consumers, […]

Posted in Validation & Compliance

A Better Method of Measuring Color and Haze in Beverages

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Ken Phillips

The Color Quality of the Beverage can positively or negatively influence the buying decision of the consumer and his judgment of the overall quality of the drink. Image Credit: Unsplash user Adam Wilson Color and appearance measurements for the beverage industry are used to ensure that the overall product appearance is the same from lot […]

Posted in Color in Food Industry, Vista
Page 2 of 63«12345...»Last »

CONNECT WITH US

Receive the latest blog posts directly in your inbox.

By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Privacy Policy.

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Most Viewed Posts

  • Effect Color Has on Food Perception
  • Applications of Spectrophotometry in Agriculture: Quantitative Analysis of Fertilizer Properties
  • UV-VIS Spectroscopy for Water Analysis and Environmental Applications
  • The Gardner Scale: Modern Applications for Color Measurement of Transparent Liquids
  • Utilizing Spectrophotometry in a Worldwide Approach to Medical Aid
  • APHA/Pt-Co/Hazen vs Gardner color scales: What’s the difference?
  • APHA = Pt-Co = Hazen = PCU = Platinum Cobalt Color
More..
HunterLab

703.471.6870

Corporate Headquarters
11491 Sunset Hills Road
Reston, Virginia 20190

Get in touch

  • Solutions
    • Our Products
    • Customer Applications
    • Customer Stories
  • Learn
    • Product User Manual
    • Application Notes
    • Measurement Methods
    • Video Gallery
    • Glossary
  • About
    • Mission
    • History
    • Careers
  • Support
  • Blog
  • Contact

© 2021 HunterLab Horizons Blog

  • Certifications
  • Purchase Order Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Sitemap