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product_id: 62726524
title: "Datacolor ColorReader: Colour measuring device for digital colour determination, compatible with over 20 brand colour fans from RAL, Farrow & Ball, Sikkens, Valspar, Rust-Oleum (approx. 20000 colours)"
brand: "datacolor"
price: "€ 257.71"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Datacolor"
url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/62726524-datacolor-colorreader-colour-measuring-device-for-digital-colour-determination-compatible
store_origin: NL
region: Netherlands
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# 20,000+ color matches App integration iOS & Android Long-lasting Lithium Polymer battery Datacolor ColorReader: Colour measuring device for digital colour determination, compatible with over 20 brand colour fans from RAL, Farrow & Ball, Sikkens, Valspar, Rust-Oleum (approx. 20000 colours)

**Brand:** datacolor
**Price:** € 257.71
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎯 Nail every shade, every time — your pocket color genius!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Datacolor ColorReader: Colour measuring device for digital colour determination, compatible with over 20 brand colour fans from RAL, Farrow & Ball, Sikkens, Valspar, Rust-Oleum (approx. 20000 colours) by datacolor
- **How much does it cost?** € 257.71 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/62726524-datacolor-colorreader-colour-measuring-device-for-digital-colour-determination-compatible)

## 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

- • **Massive Color Database:** Access over 20,000 colors from 20+ major paint brands including RAL and Farrow & Ball.
- • **Effortless Collaboration:** Save, coordinate, and share your color palettes with contractors, friends, or paint stores instantly.
- • **Seamless App Connectivity:** Sync with the ColorReader app to access top paint brand palettes and create shareable color schemes.
- • **Professional Color Accuracy:** Get exact CIELAB, RGB, and HEX values for flawless digital and physical design integration.
- • **Instant Color Capture Anywhere:** Scan any flat, solid surface for precise color matching on the go.

## Overview

The Datacolor ColorReader is a sleek, portable color measuring device that delivers precise digital color matches from over 20,000 colors across 20+ leading paint brands. Compatible with iOS and Android, it pairs with the ColorReader app to provide instant top 3 color matches, detailed color codes (CIELAB, RGB, HEX), and easy palette sharing—perfect for professionals and design enthusiasts who demand accuracy and convenience in every project.

## Description

Capture color inspiration with the ColorReader's flat, smooth design and compatible app for reliable color matches from top brands on any solid surface.

Review: Came, set and match - Brilliant and convenient way to match, compliment and discover colours. If it prevents a "it's not quite right" moment then it's worth it's cost many times over. A quick Google can also convert it to a Crown device with their full pallet of needed
Review: Good product - Great product if you need to scan F&B paints in UK. If you need specify other paints, then you need to buy for the software that's coming with the app.

## Features

- Capture colour inspiration anywhere, then scan the colour you want to match from a flat, solid surface, working with the ColorReader app (iPhone or Android) for accurate colour results
- Provides the top 3 colour matches from the most popular paint brand fandecks (e.g.: RAL, Farrow & Ball, Brillux, Schöner Wohnen, Valspar) and will also find similar colours and alternative colour schemes from 18,000 colour options. Note: brands available may vary by country.
- COLOUR ACCURACY TIPS: Flat, smooth, single-coloured surfaces net the most accurate colour-matching results. High sheen, textured or metallic surfaces can affect colour accuracy. Place device flat on surface to be measured. Due to variances in display calibrations, actual colours may vary from those on screen. Reasons for colour measurement discrepancies: Not specifying paint brands to match or chipped, faded, dirty, weathered paint on wall surface (Note: spot touch-ups are not recommended).
- Save colour matches, coordinate colours, create colour palettes and share them with friends, family, contractors, your paint store – anyone!
- Colour matches are precisely defined in CIELAB, RGB and HEX colour values for easy integration into your digital design workflow and conversion for example to Pantone colours

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07958V9J3 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries included? | Yes |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Best Sellers Rank | 70,559 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 507 in Wall Paint |
| Colour | The product color cannot be definitively determined from the provided information, but based on the product title and description, it is reasonable to infer that this product is a tool used to identify and match colors, rather than being a specific color itself. |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (670) |
| Date First Available | 8 Mar. 2018 |
| Finish | Semi-Gloss |
| Included components | Datacolor ColorReader Device, Micro USB cable, Calibration Cap, Welcome Card with software serial numbers |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 45.3 g |
| Item model number | CR100 |
| Manufacturer | Datacolor |
| Part number | CR100 |
| Product Dimensions | 24 x 69 x 2.5 cm; 45.36 g |
| Size | 1 count (Pack of 1) |
| Special Features | Portable & App Connectivity |
| Specific uses | Interior |
| Style | ColorReader |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** datacolor
- **Finish type:** Semi-Gloss
- **Item volume:** 50 Millilitres
- **Paint type:** Oil
- **Size:** 1 count (Pack of 1)
- **Special feature:** Portable & App Connectivity
- **Specific uses for product:** Interior
- **Surface recommendation:** Metal, Walls, Wood
- **Unit count:** 1.0 Count

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: I want to scan various human face areas to create paint colours for portraits- will this do that ?**
A: I don't think it would be as accurate as it is for solid items as it bounces light off the subject and skin may be a bit too translucent to give a surface reading

**Q: Can i get good good match with Dulux paint as well ?**
A: Just supply the paint store with either NCS or RAL code and they should be able to mix the paint.

**Q: Wil this scan Dulux paint**
A: It will scan Dulux paint, however it doesn't identify the specific Dulux paint colour on the app.

**Q: What is the difference between the colourreader pro and the cheaper colourreader? thanks**
A: Believe it’s to do with the licenses for colour charts / profiles which is more limited on the non Pro version 

Works well but not perfectly- but we find it very useful professionally

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Came, set and match
*by L***D on 26 June 2025*

Brilliant and convenient way to match, compliment and discover colours. If it prevents a "it's not quite right" moment then it's worth it's cost many times over. A quick Google can also convert it to a Crown device with their full pallet of needed

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good product
*by J***K on 17 July 2023*

Great product if you need to scan F&B paints in UK. If you need specify other paints, then you need to buy for the software that's coming with the app.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to use and pleasantly accurate
*by H***Y on 14 January 2026*

Bought this to find paint to match re-plastered patch on big ceiling where the original brilliant white had faded. Took multiple readings which were very consistent. Had paint mixed to shade and it is spot on. Only challenge is that is provides Hex, RGB codes etc but not RAL (which was what the paint supplier needed). However, a couple minutes online soon resulted in a Hex to RAL conversion

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*Product available on Desertcart Netherlands*
*Store origin: NL*
*Last updated: 2026-01-27*