Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about colorant sets, instruments, color formulation and recipe correction.
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To help you find answers quickly, we have divided our frequently asked questions into four categories. Each category has its own page. Select the topic that best matches your question:
Colorant Sets & Sample Preparation
Learn to create and edit a colorant set, select reference white and black, and prepare real laboratory samples.
Color Measurement & Instruments
Understand spectrophotometers, colorimeters, CIE L*a*b*, ΔE and practical color measurement.
Color Prediction & Formulation
Start with a target color, predict possible formulations and choose recipes that suit production.
Formulation Correction
Learn how to correct a predicted or existing formulation after measuring your real sample.
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