Tackling One of the Biggest Challenges in Industrial Color Matching: Metamerism
One of the most complex challenges in industrial color matching is the phenomenon known as metamerism.
A tinting system may perfectly reproduce a target color under one light source (for example, daylight), yet appear completely different under another — such as fluorescent or incandescent lighting.
This visual shift occurs because of metamerism.
Traditionally, experienced tinters rely on their intuition to select pigments that minimize metamerism. However, this manual approach has its limitations:
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Some pigments might not always be available in the factory’s inventory.
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Alternative pigment combinations may achieve lower metamerism and reduced cost at the same time.
The MEC Solution — Intelligent Multi-Light Matching
The MEC Color Matching Software provides a precise and intelligent solution.
It can perform simultaneous color matching under up to four different light sources, generating formulations that minimize color differences across all conditions.
Beyond accuracy, MEC also enables you to:
✅ Select the lowest-cost formulation that still meets quality standards
✅ Match colors using available pigments from your factory’s inventory
✅ Compare performance across multiple lighting environments instantly
Real-World Example: RAL 7001 Under Four Light Sources
In this case study, the target color RAL 7001 was matched simultaneously under four different light sources.
The software predicted 35 possible formulations, and the first 19 had a maximum ΔE of only 0.6 across all light sources — an exceptionally high level of precision.
Smarter, More Stable, and More Economical Production
By minimizing metamerism and optimizing formulations across different lighting conditions, MEC Color Matching Software helps manufacturers produce more stable, cost-effective, and reliable colors — ensuring consistency wherever the product is seen.
Tackling One of the Biggest Challenges in Industrial Color Matching: Metamerism
One of the most complex challenges in industrial color matching is the phenomenon known as metamerism.
A tinting system may perfectly reproduce a target color under one light source (for example, daylight), yet appear completely different under another — such as fluorescent or incandescent lighting.
This visual shift occurs because of metamerism.
Traditionally, experienced tinters rely on their intuition to select pigments that minimize metamerism. However, this manual approach has its limitations:
-
Some pigments might not always be available in the factory’s inventory.
-
Alternative pigment combinations may achieve lower metamerism and reduced cost at the same time.
The MEC Solution — Intelligent Multi-Light Matching
The MEC Color Matching Software provides a precise and intelligent solution.
It can perform simultaneous color matching under up to four different light sources, generating formulations that minimize color differences across all conditions.
Beyond accuracy, MEC also enables you to:
✅ Select the lowest-cost formulation that still meets quality standards
✅ Match colors using available pigments from your factory’s inventory
✅ Compare performance across multiple lighting environments instantly
Real-World Example: RAL 7001 Under Four Light Sources
In this case study, the target color RAL 7001 was matched simultaneously under four different light sources.
The software predicted 35 possible formulations, and the first 19 had a maximum ΔE of only 0.6 across all light sources — an exceptionally high level of precision.
Smarter, More Stable, and More Economical Production
By minimizing metamerism and optimizing formulations across different lighting conditions, MEC Color Matching Software helps manufacturers produce more stable, cost-effective, and reliable colors — ensuring consistency wherever the product is seen.
