# Flexitest Colour measurement solutions – Paints

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# Flexitest Colour  measurement solutions

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## Color That Defines Quality  in Every Polymer

 Flexitest offers advanced color measurement solutions tailored for the paint, coating,
and metal industries. Our spectrophotometers and colorimeters provide precise data
on hue, saturation, and brightness, ensuring consistency in coatings and finishes.
Whether you’re working with industrial coatings, automotive paints, or protective
metal finishes, our instruments help achieve accurate color matching and uniform
application. With real-time data insights, manufacturers can maintain quality standards,
reduce rework, and enhance product appeal. Flexitest’s reliable measurement tools
support efficient production, regulatory compliance, and long-term durability in
coatings and metal treatments. Ensure precision in every layer with Flexitest’s 
trusted color measurement solutions.

## Colour  Measurement Solutions

![TS8500 Desktop Spectrophotometer for Plastic & Polymer](https://flexitest.in/wp-
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## 󠀁[TS8500 Benchtop Spectrophotometer](https://flexitest.in/paint-coating-metals/ts8500-benchtop-spectrophotometer-for-paint/)󠁿

![YS6060 benchtop spectrophotometer for paint and coatings](https://flexitest.in/
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## 󠀁[YS6060 Benchtop Spectrophotometer for Paint & Coatings](https://flexitest.in/paint-coating-metals/flexitest-colour-measurement-solutions-paints/ys6060-benchtop-spectrophotometer-paint/)󠁿

![YH1000 haze meter for transparent coatings and materials](https://flexitest.in/
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## 󠀁[YH1000 Haze Meter for Transparent Coatings & Materials](https://flexitest.in/paint-coating-metals/flexitest-colour-measurement-solutions-paints/yh1000-haze-meter-paint/)󠁿

![TS7700 portable spectrophotometer for colour quality control](https://flexitest.
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## 󠀁[TS7700 Grating Spectrophotometer for Paint & Coatings](https://flexitest.in/paint-coating-metals/flexitest-colour-measurement-solutions-paints/ts7700-grating-spectrophotometer/)󠁿

## Colour Measurement Instrument Comparison

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 Colour measurement instrument specifications  |  Specification |   [ TS7700Grating Spectrophotometer ](https://flexitest.in/paint-coating-metals/flexitest-colour-measurement-solutions-paints/ts7700-grating-spectrophotometer/)  |   [ YH1000Haze Meter ](https://flexitest.in/paint-coating-metals/flexitest-colour-measurement-solutions-paints/yh1000-haze-meter-paint/)  |   [ YS6060Benchtop Spectrophotometer ](https://flexitest.in/paint-coating-metals/flexitest-colour-measurement-solutions-paints/ys6060-benchtop-spectrophotometer-paint/)  |   [ TS8500Benchtop Spectrophotometer ](https://flexitest.in/paint-coating-metals/ts8500-benchtop-spectrophotometer-for-paint/)  |  
   |  Model |  TS7700 |  YH1000 |  YS6060 |  TS8500 |  
 |  Optical geometry |  Reflectance d/8 (diffuse illumination, 8° viewing); SCI/SCE; UV included/excluded. |  Transmittance 0/D (parallel illumination, diffuse viewing). |  Reflectance d/8 and transmittance d/0; SCI/SCE; UV included/excluded; haze to ASTM D1003. |  Reflectance d/8 and transmittance d/0; SCI/SCE simultaneous; UV included/excluded; haze (ASTM D1003); 8° gloss. |  
 |  Colour space |  CIE L*a*b*, XYZ, Yxy, LCh, CIE L*u*v*, sRGB, Hunter Lab, βxy, DIN Lab 99 and Munsell (C/2). |  Not applicable (haze and transmittance measurement). |  CIE L*a*b*, XYZ, Yxy, LCh, CIE L*u*v*, Munsell, sRGB, Hunter Lab, βxy and DIN Lab 99. |  CIE L*a*b*, XYZ, Yxy, LCh, CIE L*u*v*, Munsell, sRGB, Hunter Lab, βxy, DIN Lab 99; plus APHA/Hazen/Pt-Co, Gardner Index, Saybolt, ASTM D1500. |  
 |  Illuminants |  D65, A, C, D50, D55, D75, F1, F2 (CWF), F3–F12, DLF, TPL5, TL84 and TL83/U30. |  D65, A and C. |  D65, A, C, D50, D55, D75, F1–F12, CWF, DLF, TL83, TL84, TPL5 and U30. |  D65, A, C, D50, D55, D75, F1–F12, CWF, DLF, TL83, TL84, TPL5, U30, LED-B1–B5, LED-BH1, LED-RGB1, LED-V1/V2, LED-C2/C3/C5 and customised (41 total). |  
 |  Wavelength range |  400–700 nm |  Not applicable |  360–780 nm |  360–780 nm |  
 |  Data storage |  1,000 standards; 30,000 samples |  1,000 standards; 10,000 samples |  5,000 standards; 40,000 samples |  64 GB storage; 100,000+ records |  
 |  Observer angle |  2° / 10° |  2° |  2° / 10° |  2° / 10° |

TS7700

Grating Spectrophotometer

ModelTS7700

Optical geometryReflectance d/8; SCI/SCE; UV included/excluded.

Colour spaceCIE L*a*b*, XYZ, Yxy, LCh, L*u*v*, sRGB, Hunter Lab, βxy, DIN Lab 99,
Munsell (C/2).

IlluminantsD65, A, C, D50, D55, D75, F1–F12, DLF, TPL5, TL84, TL83/U30.

Wavelength range400–700 nm

Data storage1,000 standards; 30,000 samples

Observer angle2° / 10°

YH1000

Haze Meter

ModelYH1000

Optical geometryTransmittance 0/D (parallel illumination, diffuse viewing).

Colour spaceNot applicable (haze and transmittance measurement).

IlluminantsD65, A and C.

Wavelength rangeNot applicable

Data storage1,000 standards; 10,000 samples

Observer angle2°

YS6060

Benchtop Spectrophotometer

ModelYS6060

Optical geometryReflectance d/8 and transmittance d/0; SCI/SCE; UV included/excluded;
haze to ASTM D1003.

Colour spaceCIE L*a*b*, XYZ, Yxy, LCh, L*u*v*, Munsell, sRGB, Hunter Lab, βxy, DIN
Lab 99.

IlluminantsD65, A, C, D50, D55, D75, F1–F12, CWF, DLF, TL83, TL84, TPL5, U30.

Wavelength range360–780 nm

Data storage5,000 standards; 40,000 samples

Observer angle2° / 10°

TS8500

Benchtop Spectrophotometer

ModelTS8500

Optical geometryReflectance d/8 and transmittance d/0; SCI/SCE simultaneous; UV 
included/excluded; haze (ASTM D1003); 8° gloss.

Colour spaceCIE L*a*b*, XYZ, Yxy, LCh, L*u*v*, Munsell, sRGB, Hunter Lab, βxy, DIN
Lab 99; plus APHA/Hazen/Pt-Co, Gardner Index, Saybolt, ASTM D1500.

Illuminants41 illuminants — D65, A, C, D50–D75, F1–F12, CWF, DLF, TL83, TL84, TPL5,
U30, LED-B1–B5, LED-BH1, LED-RGB1, LED-V1/V2, LED-C2/C3/C5 and customised.

Wavelength range360–780 nm

Data storage64 GB storage; 100,000+ records

Observer angle2° / 10°

This overview reproduces the comparison specifications used on this page. Consult
the linked product page before final instrument selection.

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#### FAQ's

  Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) –Flexitest Colour measurement solutions

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supports both observers and 41 illuminants, adding LED-B1–B5, LED-BH1, LED-RGB1,
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sphere-based reflectance measurement. For powder coatings, ASTM D5382 covers colour,
colour difference, gloss and metamerism QC. Metallic-flake finishes require multi-
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benchtop that measures both reflectance and transmittance with haze, choose the 
YS6060. For the highest-specification laboratory requirement — simultaneous SCI/
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Which instrument is best for colour measurement of paints and coatings?

For opaque painted or powder-coated surfaces, the TS7700 is the portable choice 
for on-site reflectance colour checks, while the YS6060 suits a laboratory that 
also needs transmittance measurement. The TS8500 is the most comprehensive benchtop
option, adding simultaneous SCI and SCE measurement, 41 illuminants, and 8° gloss—
useful when the coating specification requires multiple measurement modes in a single
pass. The YH1000 is not intended for opaque paint colour measurement; it is designed
for haze and transmittance on transparent or translucent materials.

What is the difference between the TS7700 and the YS6060?

The TS7700 is a portable d/8 reflectance spectrophotometer covering 400–700 nm. 
It measures SCI and SCE and supports up to 30,000 sample records. The YS6060 is 
a benchtop instrument covering 360–780 nm with both d/8 reflectance and d/0 transmittance
geometry, haze measurement to ASTM D1003, and storage for up to 40,000 samples. 
Choose the TS7700 for portability and on-line QC; choose the YS6060 when laboratory
reflectance, transmittance and haze are all required.

What makes the TS8500 different from the YS6060?

Both cover 360-780 nm with d/8 reflectance and d/0 transmittance geometry, but the
TS8500 measures SCI and SCE simultaneously in a single scan rather than sequentially.
It also supports 41 illuminants including LED variants, stores 100,000+ records 
on 64 GB internal storage, and adds APHA/Hazen/Pt-Co, Gardner Index, Saybolt and
ASTM D1500 colour indices – measurements relevant to varnish, lacquer and liquid
coating QC. The TS8500 also includes 8° gloss measurement and a 10.5-inch rotating
display.

When should the YH1000 haze meter be used in paint and coating QC?

Use the YH1000 when the requirement is haze or total luminous transmittance – for
example, on clear lacquers, protective coatings on glass, transparent films or coated
screens. It uses 0/D transmittance geometry and D65, A and C illuminants. It is 
not a substitute for a spectrophotometer when colour difference or colour matching
on opaque painted surfaces is required.

What do SCI and SCE mean, and why does it matter for coatings?

SCI (Specular Component Included) captures both diffuse and specular reflected light,
giving a reading closer to the intrinsic pigment colour and less affected by surface
texture or gloss level. SCE (Specular Component Excluded) removes the specular reflection,
making the result more representative of how the coating looks visually under typical
viewing conditions. For gloss coatings, SCE is often the preferred mode for colour
difference assessment. The TS7700, YS6060 and TS8500 all support SCI and SCE; the
TS8500 measures both simultaneously.

Which observer angles and illuminants are available across these instruments?

The TS7700 and YS6060 support the 2° and 10° standard observers with a broad range
of illuminants including D65, A, C, D50, D55, D75, F1–F12, DLF, TPL5, TL84 and TL83/
U30. The YH1000 uses a 2° observer with D65, A and C illuminants only. The TS8500
supports both observers and 41 illuminants, adding LED-B1–B5, LED-BH1, LED-RGB1,
LED-V1/V2 and LED-C2/C3/C5, along with customised illuminant entry – important when
matching under LED booth or production lighting.

Which wavelength range is needed for paint and coating colour measurement?

The TS7700 covers 400–700 nm, which is sufficient for most visible-colour QC on 
paints and solid-colour coatings. The YS6060 and TS8500 cover 360–780 nm, extending
into the near-UV and near-infrared. The wider range is useful when the coating specification
references fluorescence, optical brighteners, or colour indices that require data
outside the 400–700 nm window.

 Which ASTM and ISO standards apply to paint and coating colour measurement?

Common references include ASTM E1164 for spectral data collection, ASTM E308 for
calculating CIE tristimulus values, and ASTM D2244 for colour-difference calculation
on opaque coatings. ISO 18314-1 covers practical colour measurement of uniform paint
films. ASTM E1331 applies to sphere-based reflectance measurement. For powder coatings,
ASTM D5382 covers colour, colour difference, gloss and metamerism QC. Metallic-flake
finishes require multi-angle measurement under ASTM E2194, and pearlescent or interference-
effect coatings may require ASTM E2539 – a standard d/8 instrument is not a substitute
for these effect finishes. Always confirm the illuminant, observer, geometry and
tolerance specified in your customer’s coating standard.

How do I choose between the TS7700, YH1000, YS6060 and TS8500 for my application?

Start with the sample and the measurement requirement. For portable reflectance 
colour checks on opaque painted or coated parts at goods-in or on the production
line, choose the TS7700. For haze and transmittance on clear lacquers, protective
films or coated glass, choose the YH1000. For a laboratory benchtop that measures
both reflectance and transmittance with haze, choose the YS6060. For the highest-
specification laboratory requirement — simultaneous SCI/SCE, 41 illuminants including
LED sources, APHA/Hazen/Gardner liquid colour indices, 8° gloss and large data storage—
choose the TS8500. Share your substrate, finish type, measurement standard and acceptance
tolerance with the Flexitest team for a confirmed recommendation.