Datacolor ColorReader

Product Description

Matching paint color by eye is subjective. Job quality is not. That’s why you need the Datacolor ColorReader. It matches paint color with more than 90% accuracy. All at the push of a button. All in the brand of your choice. The ColorReader analyzes the color of a wall or object and matches it in less than a second to the closest paint color. For those who need to know paint color to do their jobs. No more matching by eye and searching through fan decks or color cards.

Paint confidently. Design confidently. DIY confidently. Be confident with color.

Technical Specifications

• Industry-leading matching with more than 90% success rate


• Matches color to any uploaded fan deck


• Easy to use


• One-click analysis


• Ultra-portable


• Bluetooth®-connected


• OLED display for standalone device use (ColorReader Pro only)

Expanded Capabilities through the Mobile App

• Build, save, and share color palettes


• Color measurement history


• Color scheme recommendations for harmonious color flow


• Get paint brand color name and number


• Get color values for measurements and color matches including RGB, Hex, CIELab, and more!


• QC functionality (ColorReader and ColorReader Pro only)

Customer Testimonials

“This device is incredibly easy to use - and it’s dependable.” - John Metz, Haddon Painting

“I love it. It cut one hour of time off my desk.” - Debbie Deutsh, Interiors by Cornerstone

“In this industry, time is money. If I can’t get the exact color they want, I’m losing time and material costs.” - Jon Ipock, ProTastic Painting

“I have not stopped using it in matching colors to fabric and wall covering. It has saved me so much time in trying to match with paint chips.” - Vincent Wolf, Vincent Wolf Associates, Inc.

“There are many contenders in this field, but this in my opinion is the only one that provides the best balance between accuracy, ease-of-use, and price.” - Amazon Customer