ColorReader Spectro Portable Spectrophotometers

ColorReader Spectro for Simplified Color Measurement for QC and Matching 

ColorReader Spectro is Datacolor’s most affordable 45/0 spectrophotometer, designed for fast, reliable color measurement in a compact, handheld format. It supports both basic color quality control and retail paint matching, making it a flexible choice for teams who need to measure color quickly and confidently in a variety of environments.

Whether used to verify color accuracy during production or to match inspiration samples in a paint store, ColorReader Spectro helps teams make timely, informed decisions.

Its small size and ease of use make it ideal for bringing color control to places where traditional systems may not be practical, including the production floor, receiving areas, remote locations, and small retail paint counters. By making color measurement more accessible, it helps reduce errors, speed up decisions, and improve confidence in color results throughout the workflow.

Benefits of ColorReader Spectro:

● Faster decision-making: Capture reliable color measurements instantly to act with confidence
● Greater consistency: Add color checkpoints where they’re needed to reduce variation
● Fewer delays and errors: Replace subjective visual checks with objective data
● Flexible placement: Use in production, at receiving, in the field, or at the retail counter
● Simple deployment: Minimal setup and training required for immediate use
● Cost-effective access: Affordable solution for expanding color control in your workflow

Basic Color Quality Control

ColorReader Spectro is a practical way to bring color checks into parts of your process where traditional QC tools may not be used. Paired with the mobile app, Datacolor Quick QC*, it helps teams identify visible color issues faster and make quick decisions when timing matters most.

Its compact size, intuitive app interface, and low setup requirements make it ideal for expanding basic color monitoring to new areas. It’s a simple solution for teams that need to react quickly, without the need for advanced instrumentation or full lab environments.

Great for:

● Basic color evaluations during production
● Checking materials at receiving or dispatch
● Field-based or remote supplier teams
● Filling gaps in workflows where QC is needed but not yet in place

*Currently available in China only

Low-Cost Retail Paint Color Matching

Paired with Datacolor Paint software, the ColorReader Spectro offers a compact, affordable solution for in-store color matching. It enables associates to deliver custom matches quickly, even in smaller stores or locations with lower paint volumes.

Ideal for:

● Low-volume paint and hardware stores
● Adding basic color matching services
● Supporting trend or designer color requests
● Small or space-constrained retail environments