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product_id: 61002054
title: "ColorReader – Professional Digital Colorimeter & Paint Matching Tool; Instantly Identify HEX, RGB & CMYK Codes; Precise Delta E Accuracy for DIY, Designers & Painters"
brand: "datacolor"
price: "€ 143.82"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 11
category: "Datacolor"
url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/61002054-colorreader-professional-digital-colorimeter-and-paint-matching-tool-instantly-identify
store_origin: IT
region: Italy
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# 92%+ first-match accuracy Lightweight, pocket-sized portability Instant brand cross-referencing app ColorReader – Professional Digital Colorimeter & Paint Matching Tool; Instantly Identify HEX, RGB & CMYK Codes; Precise Delta E Accuracy for DIY, Designers & Painters

**Brand:** datacolor
**Price:** € 143.82
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Nail the perfect shade before anyone else does!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ColorReader – Professional Digital Colorimeter & Paint Matching Tool; Instantly Identify HEX, RGB & CMYK Codes; Precise Delta E Accuracy for DIY, Designers & Painters by datacolor
- **How much does it cost?** € 143.82 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- datacolor enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted datacolor brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Brand Match in Seconds:** Cross-reference top paint brands like Sherwin Williams & Benjamin Moore directly from your phone.
- • **Carry Confidence On-Site:** Compact, waterproof, and durable—perfect for designers and contractors on the move.
- • **Universal Color Language:** Instantly generate HEX, RGB, CMYK, CIELAB, Delta E and more for seamless digital integration.
- • **Save & Organize Your Palette:** User-friendly app lets you store, categorize, and access client colors anytime, anywhere.
- • **Pinpoint Precision Every Time:** 6 high CRI white LEDs ensure unmatched color accuracy on the first try.

## Overview

The Datacolor ColorReader is a professional-grade digital colorimeter designed for designers, painters, and DIY enthusiasts. It delivers over 92% first-match accuracy using 6 high CRI LEDs, instantly identifies universal color codes (HEX, RGB, CMYK, Delta E), and offers seamless brand cross-referencing via its mobile app. Lightweight, waterproof, and pocket-sized, it’s the ultimate on-site tool for precise color matching and palette management.

## Description

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Review: Spot On Match - This device is amazing, hit the color I needed and saved me $750 in a full paint job. I tried a color fan to match, but the color fan was off and made things worse. This device saved me and proved to be a winner. Buy it!
Review: Use this all the time - I love it! - Really great little color eye! I am an interior designer so I use this regularly. The app is easy to use and I love the ability to save colors & file them by client. Color is pretty darn accurate, I "tested" thoroughly on my own home and it was funny, the colors we bought direct from Ben Moore - 100% accuracy. The ones where we had Ben Moore colors matched by Sherwin Williams, most had a closer result from Sherwin Williams with the color we matched as one of the lesser match results or on two not even an option. The Sherwin Williams color from Sherwin Williams - accurate. To me, this feels like proof that color matching from another vendor won't be the most accurate, not that the reader is incorrect. It is also super handy for pulling colors out of fabrics, art, or items clients may already own. Love this little tool and keep it in my bag at all times. It never looses charge & a soda exploded in my bag and I freaked trying to dry it off... it was totally fine. Personally, I don't think I would use the pro version with the display, it's a big upcharge and the app is so useful & handy to save things, not worth it in my opinion.

## Features

- ACCURACY: 92%+ First-Match Accuracy: 6 high CRI white LEDs that isolate and evenly illuminate colors for highly accurate matching on the first try.
- Data Types: Universal Digital Color Standards: Instantly generate precise CIELAB, HEX, RGB, CMYK, LCh, LRV, Delta E and Lab values for digital design or photography. Perfect for matching existing décor to professional palettes or converting physical inspiration into digital assets.
- Brand Compatibility: Instant Brand Cross-Referencing: The mobile app provides instant matches for major brands like Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, and Behr. Stop carrying heavy fan decks; find the exact SKU you need in seconds on your smartphone.
- Portability: On-Site Professional Reliability: Lightweight and pocket-sized for contractors and designers. Use it on-site for home renovations, facility management, or furniture restoration to maintain color consistency across multiple surfaces.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07958V9J3 |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #174,673 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #473 in Spray Paint |
| Brand Name | datacolor |
| Color | White |
| Color Code | #FFFFFF |
| Container Type | Can |
| Coverage | Pack of 0 |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (692) |
| Finish Type | Metallic |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00875720001473 |
| Included Components | ColorReader device; Micro USB cable; Calibration Cap |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Waterproof | True |
| Item Form | Chip Card Sample |
| Item Volume | 50 Milliliters |
| Item Weight | 1.6 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | Datacolor |
| Model Name | ColorReader |
| Model Number | CR100 |
| Paint Type | Oil |
| Part Number | CR100 |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Special Features | Portable connectivity and app |
| Specific Uses For Product | Interior/Exterior |
| Surface Recommendation | Walls |
| UPC | 875720001473 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 YEAR |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** datacolor
- **Color:** White
- **Finish Type:** Metallic
- **Item Volume:** 50 Milliliters
- **Paint Type:** Oil
- **Size:** 1 Count (Pack of 1)
- **Special Feature:** Portable connectivity and app
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Interior/Exterior
- **Surface Recommendation:** Walls
- **Unit Count:** 1.0 Count

## Images

![ColorReader – Professional Digital Colorimeter & Paint Matching Tool; Instantly Identify HEX, RGB & CMYK Codes; Precise Delta E Accuracy for DIY, Designers & Painters - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61xO-VpsuEL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this device match vista paint colors?**
A: Sometimes

**Q: Will ColorReader work for mixed colors and or pigments?**
A: I'm an interior designer and use it to select paint colors from things like fabric down to tile. One of the best purchases I've ever made. I think it works on whatever you use it on.

**Q: What is the minimum area size required to obtain a reading, e.g. 1/2”, 1/4”, etc?**
A: I would assume the size of the lens which is about 3/4”.

**Q: Will this work with Chalk Paint or Metalic paints?**
A: No

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Spot On Match
*by A***R on December 16, 2025*

This device is amazing, hit the color I needed and saved me $750 in a full paint job. I tried a color fan to match, but the color fan was off and made things worse. This device saved me and proved to be a winner. Buy it!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Use this all the time - I love it!
*by N***. on August 22, 2019*

Really great little color eye! I am an interior designer so I use this regularly. The app is easy to use and I love the ability to save colors & file them by client. Color is pretty darn accurate, I "tested" thoroughly on my own home and it was funny, the colors we bought direct from Ben Moore - 100% accuracy. The ones where we had Ben Moore colors matched by Sherwin Williams, most had a closer result from Sherwin Williams with the color we matched as one of the lesser match results or on two not even an option. The Sherwin Williams color from Sherwin Williams - accurate. To me, this feels like proof that color matching from another vendor won't be the most accurate, not that the reader is incorrect. It is also super handy for pulling colors out of fabrics, art, or items clients may already own. Love this little tool and keep it in my bag at all times. It never looses charge & a soda exploded in my bag and I freaked trying to dry it off... it was totally fine. Personally, I don't think I would use the pro version with the display, it's a big upcharge and the app is so useful & handy to save things, not worth it in my opinion.

### ⭐ Not even a close match. The flip cards / color fan is better.
*by R***S on August 23, 2018*

Doesn't work. I was extremely excited to get this color picker because I've been trying to match a few colors manually and while I was close, it wasn't a perfect match. So when this device arrived, I thought my problems would be solved. My first try was on the ceiling, simple right? It's just a white ceiling with a perfectly flat surface. I took a bunch of readings around the area I wanted painted, maybe 20 or so, and it consistently put out 2 of the same colors, great sign! I went to the sherwin williams and picked up the exact paint it recommended. I painted the spot, and... it wasn't even close! (see pics). The color picker cards from home depot were much closer... Ok, so maybe I need to try another area. I needed to match up some stucco on the back of my house, so I took the device there and it was a bit harder, since there were no flat surfaces but eventually I got about 30 readings of which 3 were coming back consistently, so I bought the 3 colors and painted them. Not even close again! (see second picture)... Anyways.. The device doesn't work. Even if the wall is flat, white and you're just trying to match up the simple white color it's way off. On complex walls (like my stucco) it came out purple, completely different from the gray I had. To summarize... This device is not worth $100. Also, it requires 2 people for operation which is not good. One person has to hold the device perfectly flat against a surface and another person has to press a button on the phone to take a reading. Finally, the software on the app is not great. It tells you the "collection name" instead of the name of the company that makes the paint. So it may say "Great Ocean Collection" and then you have to research that on Google to see that it's a Sherwin Williams or Benjamin more brand.

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*Store origin: IT*
*Last updated: 2026-04-23*