The Color of Success for the Paint and Coating Industry
According to Statista, by 2027 the paints and coatings industry is expected to be valued at approximately $232 billion globally. This is mainly driven by increasing demand in the construction industry, as well as the automotive, general industrial, industrial paints and coatings and architectural coatings markets. Color is an essential component for the paints and coatings industry. Innovative trends and a demand for new colors have created the need for lasting and memorable paints that go beyond just color.
If the finished product color is off, paints and coatings manufacturers are left with expensive waste and unhappy customers. How can manufacturers deliver precise and repeatable complex paint color in fewer hits? X-Rite’s paints and coatings color measurement and color matching solutions help to improve efficiencies, reduce the average number of hits, and ensure good correlation and color harmony amongst a global supply chain.
To deliver precise and repeatable color, X-Rite’s solutions for paint and coating color measurement can:
- Incorporate color measurement and spectral data to reduce color variations for superior product quality.
- Identify a paint color shift or color difference early in the process so corrections can be made to reduce material scrap and rework caused by mismatched colors.
- Speed formulation to ensure new colors are introduced faster than the competition and reuse leftover pigment to minimize inventory.
- Integrate quality control software and precise process control to ensure accuracy and consistency between operators and across sites.
Learn More about the Importance of Color Measurement for Paint and Coatings
With over 60 years of proven innovation and expertise in color measurement, X-Rite instruments and software help the paint and coating industry enhance their color measurement, formulation, and quality control processes around the world. Contact our Color Experts for help choosing the best solutions for your paint and coatings needs.
Our Coverage for Paints & Coatings Manufacturers
Industrial Paints & Coatings
Industrial coatings come in a variety of textures and consistencies to preserve the product and enhance the look. Since color impacts more than just aesthetics, color measurement instrumentation must guarantee accurate and consistent color.
Architectural Paints & Coatings
Architectural and decorative coatings provide numerous benefits to buildings by protecting the structure and creating a memorable impression. The aesthetic success is a result of color accurate paints driven by reliable color measurement solutions.
Automotive Paints & Coatings
Highly innovative trends and demand for new developments have driven a need for special effect coatings. Precise color measurement tools ensure expensive coatings are right the first time and consistent from hood to bumper.
Color Matching for Retail Paint
X-Rite’s innovative color matching solutions for retail point of sale measure unique customer samples to formulate accurate paint color correctly the first time.
Challenges with Color Control in the Paint and Coatings Industry
The color and appearance of paint and coatings can change based on a number of factors, including sample shape, light source illumination, viewing angle, sample preparation, type of pigments, color strength, surface characteristics like gloss and specular component, and more.
Instruments and Software for Paint and Coating Color Measurement and Color Matching
Precision technology matters. To accurately measure and control the color of paints and coatings, we recommend:
- A sphere geometry or multi-angle instrument to measure spectral data on paint and quantify appearance characteristics of the gloss/specular component as well as additives like metallic flakes and pearlescents.
- Quality control software to import color measurements, identify measured differences against the tolerance, generate color data, verify quality standards are met, and track and report on measurement history and success.
- A light booth or harmony room to identify structure variations, determine color differences, and ensure color and appearance continue to match under various types of illumination.
Resources to Achieve Color Control in the Paint and Coatings Industry
It is also important to establish parameters for paint and coatings color measurement and standardize quality control between operators and across sites. X-Rite offers industry color education and resources as well as expert support and service to ensure your color process is the best it can be.
Driving Innovation Through Coatings Color Measurement
