Datacolor ColorReader | Color Matching Tool

ColorReader Standard Edition by Datacolor. Go with the ColorReader standard edition if you want a smaller form factor and only want to use it with the mobile app. What’s that color? How do you find out fast? Use the ColorReader to measure the color and get your answer. Doesn’t matter which paint brand. With the ColorReader, you can focus on getting the job done fast and right.

• Color reader for all materials
• Identifies colors on all surfaces
• App for iOS and Android
• Create your own color palettes
• Color-matching precision: Over 92%

Whether it is paint or an everyday object that inspires you, the ColorReader helps to realize every detail of your design concept with more accurate color identification to better express your vision and impress clients. With the easy to use mobile app, find the best colors to compliment your design choices and bring the project to life faster than ever before. This will quickly become your go-to portable color tool for deciding on colors, experimenting with palettes, and saving time and money.

Find paint color inspiration in everyday objects

Easily experiment with color palettes

Identify the best paint colors to complement your design choices

How It Works

Step 1

Place the ColorReader lens against surface to measure a color.

Step 2

Check the app for the paint color name.

ColorReader for iOS & Android

A mobile app for discovering,  creating and sharing paint color palettes.

Feature Specifications

Functional Data

Physical Specifications

Identify Paint Color

Identify paint names and numbers and discover possible alternatives.

Create Color Palettes

Experiment with your own palettes, save them to you library and share them with others.

What's in the Box

• ColorReader device
• Micro USB cable
• Calibration Disk

Datacolor has an American heart, a Swiss soul and an international vision. Datacolor color management solutions are created and supported by passionate employees and certified to multiple industry standards. The mission is to empower customers to make objective, cost-effective and smart color decisions that perfectly suit individual workflows. Over a million customers working in Textile & Apparel, Paint & Coatings, Plastics, Photography, Design and many other industries trust Datacolor solutions

ColorReaderPro by Datacolor. Go with the PRO if you're looking for a more flexible experience that can be used with or without the mobile app thanks to an embedded OLED screen. What’s that color? How do you find out fast? Use the ColorReader to measure the color and get your answer. Doesn’t matter which paint brand. With the ColorReader, you can focus on getting the job done fast and right.

• Color reader for all materials
• Identifies colors on all surfaces
• App for iOS and Android
• Create your own color palettes
• Color-matching precision: Over 92%

Whether it is paint or an everyday object that inspires you, the ColorReader helps to realize every detail of your design concept with more accurate color identification to better express your vision and impress clients. With the easy to use mobile app, find the best colors to compliment your design choices and bring the project to life faster than ever before. This will quickly become your go-to portable color tool for deciding on colors, experimenting with palettes, and saving time and money.

Find paint color inspiration in everyday objects

Easily experiment with color palettes

Identify the best paint colors to complement your design choices

How It Works

Step 1

Place the ColorReader lens against surface to measure a color.

Step 2

Check the app for the paint color name.

ColorReader for iOS & Android

A mobile app for discovering,  creating and sharing paint color palettes.

Feature Specifications

Functional Data

Physical Specifications

Identify Paint Color

Identify paint names and numbers and discover possible alternatives.

Create Color Palettes

Experiment with your own palettes, save them to you library and share them with others.

What's in the Box

• ColorReaderPro Device
• Carrying Case
• Micro USB cable
• Calibration Disk

Datacolor has an American heart, a Swiss soul and an international vision. Datacolor color management solutions are created and supported by passionate employees and certified to multiple industry standards. The mission is to empower customers to make objective, cost-effective and smart color decisions that perfectly suit individual workflows. Over a million customers working in Textile & Apparel, Paint & Coatings, Plastics, Photography, Design and many other industries trust Datacolor solutions

Datacolor ColorReader EZ. An easy to use color matching tool, the ColorReader EZ Color Matching Tool 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 85% accuracy for assured use. The ColorReader EZ connects to mobile devices via Bluetooth and is operated via the ColorReader app, free to download for either Android or iOS. Get accurate color matches to the top paint brands and Savage Universal backgrounds as well as CIE Lab, RGB, and Hex color values.

• Ideal for Matching Paint Colors
• 85% Matching Success on Most Fan Decks
• Bluetooth LE Connectivity
• Use in Conjunction with ColorReader App

Faster Paint Color Decisions

Finding a paint color can be overwhelming and time consuming, but it doesn’t have to be. ColorReader EZ helps you to scan a hue then find its top 3 paint color matches and coordinating colors instantly, saving you both time and money!

Need Help Finding a Paint Color?

Scan a color you love to instantly find its top 3 paint color matches and coordinating colors. It’s like having your very own personal color consultant at your fingertips. ColorReader EZ is a must-have tool for any home project!

From Inspiration to Reality

When it comes to home DIY projects with big impact, few can beat a fresh coat of paint. Paint projects can often get stalled when it comes to picking a color. Now, ColorReader EZ helps take the guesswork out of color selection to transform your room from this to that.

Precise Color Matching

Get accurate color matches to the top paint brands, Savage Universal backgrounds as well as CIE Lab, RGB and Hex color values.

Save, Label and Share Colors

Save your favorite colors, label them for quick reference and easily share with friends, family — even your paint store — right from your phone.

Coordinating Colors

Tap onto your color match to find complementary color options plus a variety of color palette schemes for added inspiration.

Browse Digital Fan Decks

Scroll through digital fan decks of your favorite paint brands for additional color inspiration or to fine-tune your final color selections.

System requirements

• Smartphones running Android™ 6.0 or higher; or iPhone® or iPodTouch® running iOS version 9.3 or higher
• Compatible with Bluetooth® 4.0 or higher
• Supported languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Danish, Dutch, Turkish, Polish, Swedish, Finnish, Korean and Russian

Datacolor has an American heart, a Swiss soul and an international vision. Datacolor color management solutions are created and supported by passionate employees and certified to multiple industry standards. The mission is to empower customers to make objective, cost-effective and smart color decisions that perfectly suit individual workflows. Over a million customers working in Textile & Apparel, Paint & Coatings, Plastics, Photography, Design and many other industries trust Datacolor solutions

Intermediate to advanced skill level photographers, hybrid photo/video producers, digital designers and content creators with advanced calibration needs who may run multiple  displays on one or more computers. Ideal for use in studios/set workspaces.

System Requirements

• Win 10 32/64, Win 11
• Mac OS X 10.10 - 13.0
• Monitor resolution 1280x768 or greater, 16-bit video card (24-bit recommended), 1GB of available RAM, 500MB of available hard disk
• Internet connection for software download

Specification Datacolor Spyder X2 Elite

Datacolor has an American heart, a Swiss soul and an international vision. Datacolor color management solutions are created and supported by passionate employees and certified to multiple industry standards. The mission is to empower customers to make objective, cost-effective and smart color decisions that perfectly suit individual workflows. Over a million customers working in Textile & Apparel, Paint & Coatings, Plastics, Photography, Design and many other industries trust Datacolor solutions

Introducing the Datacolor Spyder Checkr Photo - a sleek and compact color chart and gray scale that streamlines the photographer's workflow, ensuring consistent and accurate colors in every image right at the time of capture, and streamlining post-production. With Spyder Checkr Photo, photographers can ensure color consistency across various combinations of cameras, lenses, and sensors. Its compact size makes it an essential tool that can always be within reach in the camera bag.

It’s compact, yet rugged – perfect for tossing into your camera bag or pocket, whether you’re on-the-go or on location. Streamline post-production workflow within Adobe Lightroom Classic®, Adobe Camera RAW® or Hasselblad Phocus®.

• Landscape/Travel Photography: More detail and optimal RAW process in batch processing
• Wedding /Event Photography: Match multiple camera systems like DSLR, Smartphones, Action Cams, etc.
• Fashion Photography: Color accuracy & consistency from capture through print
• Portraits: Natural looking skin tones
• Architectural Photography: Precise color reproduction
• Studio/Product Photography: Exact matches for product and brand colors
• Macro photography: Correctly determine color dominance and accent colors in shots​

How it Works

Using your camera’s RAW format, take a reference shot of the color target cards in the lighting/setting of your photo shoot. Then import your reference shot into Adobe Lightroom Classic®, Adobe Camera RAW® or Hasselblad Phocus® to edit the image. From there, use your Spyder Checkr software to create an HSL preset from your edited reference shot to use for your shoot and across multiple camera systems.

Portable Size + Protective Case

Spyder Checkr Photo’s portable size and rugged, protective case make it perfect for taking it with you anywhere you go. Whether you’re on location or on-the-go, put Spyder Checkr Photo in your camera bag or pocket to have on hand for planned or impromptu photo shoots.

The Ultra Matte Difference

Streamline your workflow with precise, consistent color from your first shot. Ultra-matte target cards ensure the truest color rendition in any lighting condition, for accurate results and refined detail.

Checkr-Matte Printing Method

Datacolor’s Checkr-Matte printing method includes the selection of premium paper that conforms to ISO 9706 standards - meeting exacting requirements for age-resistance – plus, high-quality inks that offer long-lasting color integrity. The cards’ ultra-matte finish is preferred by photographers for its low reflectivity.

Less Waste, Improved Sustainability

Spyder Checkr Photo target color cards are easy to replace if lost or damaged – a cost-effective feature so you won’t have to repurchase the entire product for just the card. Additionally, the cards are made from 78% bamboo, a renewable resource for paper.

Expanded Tonality

Spyder Checkr Photo offers 62 color targets in 4 interchangeable cards, including 24 standard colors, 6 skin tones, a 24-step grey scale and 2 large grey targets, for easy white/grey balancing, plus 3 white adjustments and 3 black adjustments for exceptionally precise tonality.

Defined Detail

Capture every detail with optimal RAW process in batch processing, plus, precise color reproduction - ideal for Landscape, Travel and Architectural Photography.

Align Multiple Camera Systems

Easy alignment of multiple camera systems - including DSLR, Smartphones, drones, Action Cams, - make Spyder Checkr Photo a must-have for Event Photography, such as weddings, parties and more.

Flawless Skin Tones, Color Perfection

Precise color is critical for Portrait, Studio, Fashion and Product photography, and this is where Spyder Checkr Photo’s comprehensive color targets are invaluable. Get exact matches to product and brand colors, plus capture the subtle color nuances needed for rich, natural looking skin tones.

What’s Included

• Spyder Checkr Photo Case
• 4 replaceable cards with 62 color targets
• Software download link and serial number
• Attachable Lanyard

Specifications

• Dimensions: 116.39mm (L) x 89.79mm (W) x 13.7mm (H)
• Weight: 0.11kg

Datacolor has an American heart, a Swiss soul and an international vision. Datacolor color management solutions are created and supported by passionate employees and certified to multiple industry standards. The mission is to empower customers to make objective, cost-effective and smart color decisions that perfectly suit individual workflows. Over a million customers working in Textile & Apparel, Paint & Coatings, Plastics, Photography, Design and many other industries trust Datacolor solutions

Spyder Checkr Video is a color reference chart for use with video vectorscopes, waveform monitors and professional video editing software such as DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro, to ensure accurate video color and exposure. Spyder Checkr Video allows users to color calibrate one or more camera and lens combinations to help get color correct at the start of shooting, in addition to streamlining the post-production workflow.

• An advanced color reference tool for video that works with vectorscopes and waveform monitors to help ensure color accuracy and consistency across a range of cameras, lenses, and sensors right from the start of shooting, simplifying and facilitating post-production color correction.
• The portable Spyder Checkr Video delivers our most comprehensive color pattern to date, providing standard color calibration reference points along with color information for the entire color space, that you can see at once.
• Datacolor’s patent-pending Color Pattern Card leverages how video is processed, providing more color information to the user at a glance for greater color accuracy that is intuitive for video novices and professionals alike.
• Includes 5, high-gloss target cards: 2 types of color cards for different workflows (a traditional color patch card, plus our patent-pending Color Pattern Card), a gradient grey-scale card, a neutral grey card for white balance and a focus star card.
• Glossy cards allow for high color saturation, wider color gamut, plus easier flare identification.
• Ergonomic case design fits comfortably and securely in the hand, minimizing handling errors.

The Spyder Checkr Video system includes a unique, patent-pending Color Pattern Card that provides more color information at a glance. When viewed with a vectorscope, the card generates a pattern of hues at two saturation levels, allowing you to see how all colors are being captured, not just primary and secondary colors. The easy-to-understand circular pattern that’s generated provides an unprecedented level of color information, instantly.

Additionally, the cards’ glossy surface delivers a wider color gamut and helps to identify any light flares. Eliminating these flares ensures a clean capture of the Spyder Checkr Video, providing an accurate target for your color correction and profiling.

The unique ergonomic design of the Spyder Checkr Video case has been specifically developed to lessen fatigue and improve handling when shooting. It fits securely in your hand while preventing your fingers from casting shadows onto the cards, minimizing application errors.

Photo/Video hybrid users will appreciate the flexibility Spyder Checkr Video provides, allowing you to add/swap Spyder Checkr Photo cards to your case for a truly customized photo/video color reference tool.

The Spyder Checkr Video Card System is comprised of 5, interchangeable, high-gloss video color target cards that includes

• An innovative patent-pending Color Pattern Card, designed to leverage how video is processed for more precise, nuanced color accuracy. It includes 12 color patches in a unique configuration with a black/50% grey/white color patch in the middle, plus 6 skin tone tiles.
• A gradient grey-scale card that includes two 11-step grey-scale bars, plus 3 solid bars of white, black and 50% grey, allowing for detailed exposure and contrast adjustments.
• An additional color patch card that includes 12 color patches, 6 skin tone patches and a black, white and 50% grey bar for workflow flexibility.
• A solid neutral grey card for white balance.
• A focus star card.
• All cards are high gloss for more saturated color, wider color gamut and easier flare identification.

What's included

• Spyder Checkr Video Case
• 5 replaceable color reference cards – 4 housed within the case + a patch card in a protective sleeve
  o Color Pattern Card ‒ Target and Pattern alignment rated for Rec.709
  o Conventional Color Patch Card ‒ Target alignment rated for Rec.709
  o Grey-scale Card ‒ 3 large bars for White, 50% Grey and Black, 22 step grey-scale
  o Neutral Solid Grey Card for White Balance
  o Focus Star
• Attachable Lanyard

Specifications

• Dimensions: (L)122.1mm x (W) 97.5mm x (H)13.4mm
• Weight: 0.1 kg

Datacolor has an American heart, a Swiss soul and an international vision. Datacolor color management solutions are created and supported by passionate employees and certified to multiple industry standards. The mission is to empower customers to make objective, cost-effective and smart color decisions that perfectly suit individual workflows. Over a million customers working in Textile & Apparel, Paint & Coatings, Plastics, Photography, Design and many other industries trust Datacolor solutions