ColorReader EZ
Compact and easy to use, ColorReader EZ gives DIYers just what they need to execute projects with confidence and no stress.
ColorReader
Streamline your workflow with ColorReader, a smart, portable color-measuring tool that provides precise color values and paint color matches anywhere and anytime.
ColorReader Pro
ColorReader Pro has a digital screen that displays your color measurement right on the reader. It’s our most comprehensive ColorReader tool, delivering accurate color matches with exceptional ease of use.
ColorReader features
Precision Device
- Engineered for accuracy. Touch ColorReader to any flat surface and the built-in LED surrounding the advanced color sensor will evenly illuminate the surface with no outside interference, isolating the color for more precise measurements.
- Lightweight and portable so you can always have it with you to capture any color, any time, anywhere.
- Successfully matches paint colors — ColorReader EZ with over 85% accuracy and both ColorReader and ColorReader Pro with over 92% accuracy.
Versatile App
- Instantly displays precise color measurements in CIE Lab, RGB and Hex, as well as paint color matches for most paint brands. ColorReader and ColorReader Pro also display CMYK, LCH and LRV color measurements, as well as matches to RAL® standards. Working in advance with Datacolor, you can even add your own custom color collections!
- Save captured colors and create your own color palettes. The app can also recommend complementary palettes for your projects.
- Easily share color measurements and paint colors with friends, clients, colleagues or paint stores through text, email and more.
Which ColorReader is best for me?
First Match Accuracy
Over 85% Accuracy
Over 92% Accuracy
Over 92% Accuracy
Color Models
CIE Lab, RGB, Hex
Delta E, CIE Lab, RGB, Hex, CMYK, LRV, LCH
Delta E, CIE Lab, RGB, Hex, CMYK, LRV, LCH
Paint Colors
Most Paint Brands
Most Paint Brands
Most Paint Brands
Color Standards
RAL & NCS
North America: RAL
RAL & NCS
North America: RAL
RAL & NCS
North America: RAL
Power
2 Coin Cell Batteries
(included)
Rechargable Lithium
(via included micro USB cable)
Rechargable Lithium
(via included micro USB cable)
LEDs
1
6
6
Calibration Tile
Integrated on Device
Integrated in Cap
Separate Tile
Optical Lens
On-Device LED Display
On-Device Color Storage
Carrying Case
Mobile App Connection via Bluetooth
Save, Label and Share Colors
Create Color Palettes
Complementary Color Suggestion
Look Through Digital Fan Decks
Quality Control Feature
Trending Colors
