Lovibond colour measurement solutions
Objective, standardised and reproducible colour assessment for every industry
Lovibond is one of the best-known and internationally recognised manufacturers of colour measurement and assessment solutions. Its solutions are used worldwide in laboratories, industrial production and quality control processes where objective, comparable and standardised colour measurement is critical.
Lovibond colour measurement systems cover both visual comparison methods and modern instrumental colour measurement using photometric and spectrophotometric principles, in full compliance with international standards (ISO, ASTM, CIE and pharmacopoeias).
Colour measurement solutions by category
Visual colour measurement (Visual Measurement)
- Fast, simple and standardised colour comparison based on Lovibond scales.
- Primarily recommended for routine testing, on-site inspections and educational use.
Automatic transmission colour measurement
- Objective instrumental colour measurement of transparent and translucent liquids using photometric or spectrophotometric principles.
- An ideal solution for water testing and applications in the chemical, food and pharmaceutical industries.
Automatic reflectance colour measurement
- Measurement of the colour of solid, powdered or paste-like samples based on reflected light.
- Suitable for colour testing of coatings, plastics, paper, textiles and industrial raw materials.
Cuvettes and measurement cells
- Cuvettes with different optical path lengths, materials and designs, ensuring accurate and reproducible measurements with Lovibond instruments.
Standards and reference materials
- Certified colour standards and reference solutions for calibration, verification and documented quality assurance.
Accessories
- Sample holders, optical accessories and other equipment for customising colour measurement systems.
Certification, calibration and service
- Factory and accredited calibration services, documentation and long-term technical support.
Selecting the right colour measurement solution is not always straightforward – especially when choosing from several available instruments.
In our experience, there is no “one-size-fits-all solution”: every application requires a different approach.
Get in touch, and we will help you choose!
Colour measurement scales and parameters
| Parameter group | Scales / parameters | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Basic optical parameters | Absorbance | Measurement of a material's light absorption, concentration determination |
| Optical Density | Characterisation of the turbidity of solutions and cell suspensions | |
| Spectral data | Detailed wavelength-based colour analysis | |
| Colour spaces and colour coordinate systems | CIE L*a*b* (CIE colour space) | Objective colour description, quality control and comparison |
| CIELAB (L*C*h) | Analysis of colour lightness, chroma and hue | |
| CIE L*u*v* | Precise colour communication in industrial and research environments | |
| XYZ Tristimulus (XYZ tristimulus values) | Basis of colour measurement and standardised colour determination | |
| xyY chromaticity (xyY colour coordinates) | Determination of colour coordinates, lighting technology | |
| Hunter Lab | Alternative colour space for industrial colour control | |
| Colour difference and tolerance | Delta E* (colour difference) | Quantification of the colour difference between two samples |
| Delta L*u*v*, Delta XYZ, Delta xyY | Analysis of colour changes in different colour spaces | |
| CMC Tolerancing (CMC colour tolerance) | Defining acceptance limits in production | |
| Metamerism Index | Assessment of colour changes under different light sources | |
| Industrial and standard colour scales | ASTM Colour (ASTM colour scale) | Testing of oil, chemical and petrochemical products |
| Saybolt Colour (Saybolt colour scale) | Colour classification of light petroleum products | |
| Gardner Colour (Gardner scale) | Colour assessment of resins, varnishes and oils | |
| Barrett Scale | Comparison of chemical and industrial liquids | |
| Series 52 (Brown Scale) | Classification of brown-toned materials | |
| Platinum-Cobalt / Hazen / APHA (platinum-cobalt) | Visual assessment of the purity of water and chemicals | |
| Food and beverage industry | EBC (brewing colour scale) | Determination of beer and malt colour |
| ICUMSA Colour Index (sugar industry colour index) | Quality control of sugar and sugar solutions | |
| IFU Colour (fruit juice colour scale) | Colour testing of fruit juices and concentrates | |
| Honey Colour (honey colour scale) | Honey quality grading | |
| Maple Syrup (maple syrup colour) | Maple syrup colour control | |
| Whisky (whisky colour) | Characterisation of whisky maturity and type | |
| Pharmacopoeial methods | EP (European Pharmacopoeia) | Pharmaceutical quality control Pharmaceutical compliance |
| USP (United States Pharmacopeia) | International pharmaceutical standard | |
| Japanese Pharmacopoeia | ||
| Specialised industrial applications | AOCS-Tintometer Colour | Oils and fats industry |
| ASBC Colour | Brewing industry colour assessment | |
| FAC Colour | Colour testing of fatty acids | |
| Klett Colour (Klett scale) | Turbidity and colour in microbiological samples | |
| Kreis Value | Testing for discolouration due to oxidation | |
| Whiteness and yellowness | Whiteness Index (whiteness index) | Measurement of the purity of paper, plastics and textiles |
| Yellowness Index (yellowness index) | Detection of ageing and discolouration | |
| Material-specific colours | Resin Colour (resin colour) | Resin and coatings industry |
| Rosin Colour (rosin colour) | Chemical raw materials | |
| Rubber Latex (latex colour) | Rubber and latex industry | |
| PRS Colour (paint industry colour) | Paint and coatings industry |
