# Datacolor

> Datacolor is a global provider of color management solutions: color measurement instruments, color formulation and quality control software, and display calibration tools for industry, creatives and consumers.

Datacolor serves manufacturers in textile and apparel, paint and coatings, plastics, automotive, ink and packaging, retail paint, cosmetics and specialty industries. The Spyder brand serves photographers, videographers and designers. The ColorReader brand serves painters, designers, retailers and DIY users. Content is in English; localized versions of many pages exist under language prefixes such as /de/ and /fr/.

## About Datacolor

- [Datacolor Home](https://www.datacolor.com/): Entry point to Business Solutions, Spyder, ColorReader, TECHKON, news and company information.
- [About Us](https://www.datacolor.com/about-us/): Company background, mission, leadership and quality certifications. Datacolor was founded in 1970 and serves customers in more than 100 countries.
- [ISO 9001:2015 Certificate](https://www.datacolor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ISO9001-2015-Certificate-20231202-20261201.pdf): Datacolor's quality management certificate (PDF), linked from the "Commit to quality" section of About Us.
- [ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Certificate Scope](https://www.datacolor.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/DatacolorCertScope-V012.pdf): Scope of Datacolor's ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certification (PDF).
- [Patents](https://www.datacolor.com/patents/): Datacolor's patent portfolio.
- [Locations](https://www.datacolor.com/locations/): Addresses, phone numbers and contact details of all Datacolor offices worldwide.
- [Sustainability](https://www.datacolor.com/sustainability/): Datacolor's environmental initiatives and how color management supports less waste in production.
- [News + Press](https://www.datacolor.com/news-press/): Company announcements, product news and press releases.
- [Careers](https://www.datacolor.com/careers/): Open positions and employment information.

## Acquisitions

- [Datacolor acquires matchmycolor](https://www.datacolor.com/news-press/press-release/datacolor-acquires-matchmycolor/): Press release of 16 May 2023. Datacolor acquired matchmycolor, maker of the Colibri color formulation, communication, tinting and quality control software, effective 1 January 2023.
- [Datacolor acquires TECHKON GmbH](https://www.datacolor.com/news-press/press-release/datacolor-expands-global-color-technology-leadership-with-acquisition-of-techkon/): Press release of 30 January 2025. Datacolor acquired TECHKON GmbH of Königstein, Germany, a color measurement provider for printing and packaging.
- [Datacolor acquires TECHKON USA](https://www.datacolor.com/news-press/press-release/datacolor-expands-global-color-technology-leadership-with-acquisition-of-techkon-2/): Press release of 8 July 2025. Datacolor acquired TECHKON USA of Danvers, Massachusetts, including ChromaQA software and in-line spectrometers.

TECHKON GmbH (Germany) and TECHKON USA are two separate companies that Datacolor acquired separately. Their products and information are available on the TECHKON website at https://techkon.datacolor.com/.

## Business Solutions: Instruments and Software

- [Business Solutions](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/): Overview of Datacolor's professional spectrophotometers, color formulation and quality control software, and lab equipment.
- [Color Management Solutions](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/color-management-solutions/): Hub for color measurement, formulation and quality control solutions across industries.
- [Color Management Software](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/color-management-solutions/color-management-software/): Software for color formulation, correction and quality control.
- [Visual Evaluation and Lab Tools](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/color-management-solutions/visual-evaluation-lab-tools/): Light booths and lab equipment for visual color assessment and sample preparation.
- [Spectro 1000](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/product/spectro-1000/): High precision benchtop spectrophotometer for laboratory color measurement.
- [Spectro 700](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/product/spectro-700/): Mid range benchtop spectrophotometer in the Spectro 1000/700 family.
- [Datacolor 200](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/product/datacolor-200/): Benchtop spectrophotometer family; the 200M serves manufacturers and the 200R serves retail paint.
- [Datacolor 45 Family](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/product/45-family/): Portable 45°/0° spectrophotometers; the 45G adds 60° gloss measurement.
- [SpectroP300](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/product/spectrop300/): Portable spectrophotometer for measurement in the lab or on the production floor.
- [SpectraVision](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/product/spectravision/): Hyperspectral spectrophotometer for measuring patterned and non-uniform samples such as lace, yarn and gems.
- [Datacolor LightBooth](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/product/datacolor-lightbooth/): Standardized viewing cabinet for visual color evaluation under defined light sources.
- [Datacolor Textile Lab Manager](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/product/datacolor-textile-lab-manager/): Data driven textile laboratory color formulation and workflow application.
- [Datacolor Match Pigment](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/product/datacolor-match-pigment/): Color formulation software for pigment-based materials such as plastics and coatings.
- [Datacolor Paint](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/product/datacolor-paint/): Search, match and dispense software for retail paint color matching.
- [Colibri ColorMatch](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/product/colibri-colormatch/): Colibri color formulation application for plastics.
- [Colibri ColorQuality](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/product/colibri-colorquality/): Colibri quality control application for color tolerance checks.

## Solutions by Industry

- [Textile and Apparel](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/color-management-solutions-for-textile-and-apparel/): Color management across textile and apparel design, dye formulation, quality control and supply chains, including dye lot variation, supplier certification.
- [Paint and Coatings](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/color-management-solutions-for-paint-coatings/): Color measurement and formulation for architectural, powder, coil, marine and aerospace coatings and wood stains.
- [Plastics](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/plastics/): Color consistency for plastics and masterbatch production across sites, including color stability under heat, chemicals and UV.
- [Automotive](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/color-management-solutions-for-the-automotive-industry/): Color control across plastics, leather, textiles and metals in vehicle interiors and components.
- [Retail Paint](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/retail-paint/): Color matching and tinting solutions for paint stores.
- [Cosmetics](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/color-management-solutions-for-the-cosmetics-industry/): Color standardization for cosmetics products.
- [Specialty Industries](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/specialty-industries/): Color management for leather, paper, cosmetics and ceramics.

## Spyder: Display Calibration and Color Tools for Creatives

- [Spyder](https://www.datacolor.com/spyder/): Home of Spyder monitor calibration and color tools for photographers, videographers and designers.
- [Spyder Products](https://www.datacolor.com/spyder/products/): Product lineup: SpyderPro and Spyder monitor calibrators, Spyder Checkr Photo and Video targets, Spyder Cube and LightColor Meter.
- [About Monitor Calibration](https://www.datacolor.com/spyder/about-calibration/): Explains why and how to calibrate a monitor for accurate color.
- [Spyder Blog](https://www.datacolor.com/spyder/blog/): Tips and articles for creators on color accuracy.
- [Spyder Support](https://consumersupport.datacolor.com/): Datacolor Consumer Support portal for Spyder products, including software downloads.

## ColorReader: Portable Color Matching

- [ColorReader](https://www.datacolor.com/colorreader/): Portable color measurement devices for painters, designers, retailers and DIY users, with a mobile app.
- [ColorReader Products](https://www.datacolor.com/colorreader/products/): Overview and comparison of ColorReader EZ, ColorReader and ColorReader PRO.
- [ColorReader PRO](https://www.datacolor.com/colorreader/products/colorreader-pro/): Model with a display on the device; reports Delta E, CIE Lab, RGB, Hex, CMYK, LRV, LCH and RAL values and syncs fan decks.
- [ColorReader](https://www.datacolor.com/colorreader/products/colorreader/): Standard model that measures color with one touch and shows results in the app.
- [Color Talk Blog](https://www.datacolor.com/colorreader/blog/): ColorReader articles on color selection and matching.
- [ColorReader Support](https://consumersupport.datacolor.com/): Datacolor Consumer Support portal for ColorReader devices and the app.

## Consumer Support

- [Datacolor Consumer Support](https://consumersupport.datacolor.com/): Central support portal for Spyder and ColorReader customers. Use it for product help and to download Spyder and ColorReader software. The portal is JavaScript-based, so individual help topics and the download button have no direct links; start from this address.

## Support (Business Solutions)

- [Support Services](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/customer-support/support-services/): Application, hardware and retail support services, including maintenance, diagnostics and recalibration.
- [Documentation](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/customer-support/documentation/): User, quick start and installation guides for Datacolor instruments and software.
- [Software Downloads](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/downloads/): Downloads and updates for Datacolor software.
- [Customer Support FAQ](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/customer-support/faq/): Answers to frequently asked support questions.
- [Contact Customer Support](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/customer-support/contact-customer-support/): Ways to reach Datacolor support teams.
- [Discontinued Products](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/customer-support/discontinued-products/): Status and replacement information for legacy products.

## Learning

- [Basics of Color](https://www.datacolor.com/learn/basics-of-color/): Introduction to color science fundamentals.
- [Learning Center](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/learning-center/): Entry point to Datacolor's educational content.
- [Color Science Essentials](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/learning-center/color-science-essentials/): Index of Datacolor's blog on color science, measurement, formulation and quality control. Use this index to browse the full article archive rather than relying on the individual articles listed below.
- [eLearning Courses](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/learning-center/elearning-courses/): Online training courses on color management.
- [Webinar Library](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/webinar-library/): Recorded webinars on color topics and Datacolor products.
- [Customer Stories](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/learning-center/customer-stories/): Case studies showing color management in customer operations.
- [Upcoming Events](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/learning-center/upcoming-events/): Conferences, seminars and trade events.

## Selected Articles

- [What Is CIELAB?](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/blog/what-is-cielab/): Defines the CIELAB color space and how it is used to describe color numerically.
- [What Is Metamerism?](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/blog/what-is-metamerism/): Explains why two colors can match under one light source and differ under another.
- [Delta E Tolerance Standards](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/blog/best-practices-delta-e-tolerances/): Best practices for setting color tolerances in quality control.
- [Spectrometer vs Spectrophotometer](https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/blog/spectrometer-vs-spectrophotometer/): Explains how the two instrument types differ.

## TECHKON: Print and Packaging

- [TECHKON](https://techkon.datacolor.com/): Color measurement and quality control for printing, ink and packaging. Combines TECHKON GmbH (Germany) and TECHKON USA, both acquired by Datacolor. Also covers the former ink and packaging solutions page.
- [ChromaQA](https://techkon.datacolor.com/chromaqa-color-quality-management-for-the-pressroom/): Cloud-based color quality management platform for pressrooms, supporting G7 and ISO 12647, with real-time ΔE, density and TVI feedback.
- [SpectroDens 4](https://techkon.datacolor.com/products-handheld-spectrophotometers/spectrodens4-spectrodensitometer/): Handheld spectrodensitometer for spot colors, density and color bars.
- [Scanning Spectrophotometers](https://techkon.datacolor.com/products-handheld-spectrophotometers/scanners/): SpectroDrive, SpectroJet and PressLink for press color bar scanning and closed-loop ink control.
- [Inline Solutions](https://techkon.datacolor.com/products-handheld-spectrophotometers/inline-spectrophotometer-monitoring/): Inline spectrophotometers such as SpectroVision and SpectroEdge for continuous press monitoring.

## Key Facts

- Founded in 1970 in Switzerland; Headquarter in Lawrenceille, NJ, USA
- Serves customers in more than 100 countries
- Certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 17025:2017
- Brands: Datacolor, Datacolor Business Solutions, Spyder, ColorReader, TECHKON
- Acquisitions: matchmycolor (2023), TECHKON GmbH (2025), TECHKON USA (2025)
- Industries: textile and apparel, paint and coatings, plastics, automotive, print and packaging, retail paint, cosmetics, photography and design
- Tagline: "We Get Color Right"

## Contact

- Offices, addresses and phone numbers: https://www.datacolor.com/locations/
- General inquiries: https://www.datacolor.com/contact/
- Product support: https://www.datacolor.com/business-solutions/customer-support/contact-customer-support/

## Optional

- [Sitemap](https://www.datacolor.com/sitemap_index.xml): XML sitemap index covering pages, blog posts, case studies, courses, events, news and products.