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Sample Setup: Reflected Color

Overview

Color measurement involves determining the reflection spectrum of a sample and applying it to a standard illuminant. The amount of light energy the sample reflects is manipulated and reduced to tristimulus values X, Y and Z. These values correspond to the physiological response of the three types of color receptors in the human eye. X, Y and Z values are combined into uniform colorspace values such as L*, a* and b*.

Spectrometer

A USB4000 with a 25 µm Slit and Grating #2 (350-1000 nm) works well for color analysis. For those using an integrating sphere as the sampling optic, we recommend an L4 Detector Collection Lens to improve sensitivity.

Sampling Optics

When taking reflective-color measurements, your data depends on sampling geometry. The R400-7-VIS-NIR Reflection Probe provides illumination and detection from the same direction. If you use the probe at a 45°, it measures diffuse reflection. If you use the probe at a 90°, it measures specular reflection. The distance from the probe to the surface determines the sample size. An alternative is the ISP-REF Integrating Sphere, which provides 180° illumination and detection from flat surfaces for measuring specular and diffuse reflection.

Measurements

Reflectivity is measured against a reference standard such as the WS-1 Diffuse Reflectance Standard. SpectraSuite Spectroscopy Operating Software calculates a variety of colorspace values from the reflection spectra.

Ordering Information

Spectrometer Components Price
USB4000 Plug-and-Play Spectrometer $2540
Grating #2, 350-1000 nm range included
25 µm Slit as entrance aperture $174
L4 Detector Collection Lens $174
DET4-350-1000 detector with OFLV Order-sorting Filter $220

Sampling Components Price
LS-1 Tungsten Halogen Light Source $577
WS-1 Diffuse Reflectance Standard $314
R400-7-VIS-NIR Reflection Probe $577
RPH-1 Reflection Probe Holder $104
SpectraSuite Spectroscopy Operating Software $199
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