--- title: Color QC and Matching Blog | color matching description: color matching | CyberChrome - Our Color QC and Matching blog --- [![CyberChrome Color Control Software for Industry](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images-apr2015/logo.gif?width=231&height=125&name=logo.gif)](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/) # Color QC and Matching Blog ## [Displaying RGB values for Color Matching](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/207208/Displaying-RGB-values-for-Color-Matching) Posted by Elaine Becker on Mon, Jul 21, 2014 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/hs-fs/file-1275010944-jpg/images/rgb_additive_color-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/207208/Displaying-RGB-values-for-Color-Matching) [Read More](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/207208/Displaying-RGB-values-for-Color-Matching) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/207208/Displaying-RGB-values-for-Color-Matching#comments-listing) Tags: [OnColor](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/oncolor), [color space](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/color-space), [color specification](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/color-specification), [color matching](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/color-matching), [color formulation](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/color-formulation) ## [Tip #8 Sample Presentation for Color Measurement](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/104371/Tip-8-Sample-Presentation-for-Color-Measurement) Posted by Elaine Becker on Fri, Apr 20, 2012 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/hs-fs/file-26136441-jpg/images/paint-bucklet---offset.jpg) ](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/104371/Tip-8-Sample-Presentation-for-Color-Measurement) Much of this blog series has been focused on the instrument and getting the best possible [inter-instrument agreement](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/76644/Tip-4-Inter-Instrument-Agreement).  However, we can’t forget the basics of good practice in color measurement when it comes to sample presentation.   Some types of samples can be very repeatable to present to the instrument, while others pose more challenges.  [Read More](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/104371/Tip-8-Sample-Presentation-for-Color-Measurement) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/104371/Tip-8-Sample-Presentation-for-Color-Measurement#comments-listing) Tags: [color tolerances](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/color-tolerances), [electronic color standards](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/electronic-color-standards), [color matching](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/color-matching), [color standard](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/color-standard), [inter-instrument agreement](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/inter-instrument-agreement), [translucency](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/translucency), [color spectrophotometer](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/color-spectrophotometer), [spectrophotometer](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/spectrophotometer) ## [Tip #3 – The Physical Color Standard](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/63619/Tip-3-The-Physical-Color-Standard) Posted by Elaine Becker on Fri, Jul 29, 2011 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/hs-fs/file-26132916-jpg/images/avg_trials.jpg) ](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/63619/Tip-3-The-Physical-Color-Standard)  Before generating an electronic color standard, a physical standard needs to exist and be measured to generate the electronic data.  Here are some guidelines for selecting the specimen and storing and handling it: [Read More](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/63619/Tip-3-The-Physical-Color-Standard) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/63619/Tip-3-The-Physical-Color-Standard#comments-listing) Tags: [color matching](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/color-matching), [color formulation](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/color-formulation), [color standard](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/color-standard), [global color communication](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/global-color-communication) ## [Using OnColor color matching software with a USB adapter - 64 bit PC](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/60649/Using-OnColor-color-matching-software-with-a-USB-adapter-64-bit-PC) Posted by Myron Langer on Thu, Jun 30, 2011 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/hs-fs/file-26133457-jpg/images/belkin_usb_to_serial_cable3.jpg) ](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/60649/Using-OnColor-color-matching-software-with-a-USB-adapter-64-bit-PC) While many of the new spectrophotometers on the market today are equipped with a USB cable to connect to the PC, most of the older models still use a serial communications cable to communicate with the PC.  USB to serial adapter cables can bridge the gap for those PC's that do not have a serial port installed on their PC. There are many such devices available, but not all work well with the high demands of data transfer of a color spectrophotometer--especially not on a 64-bit PC. [Read More](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/60649/Using-OnColor-color-matching-software-with-a-USB-adapter-64-bit-PC) 3 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/60649/Using-OnColor-color-matching-software-with-a-USB-adapter-64-bit-PC#comments-listing) Tags: [OnColor](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/oncolor), [USB adapter](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/usb-adapter), [Windows 7](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/windows-7), [color matching](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/color-matching), [color spectrophotometer](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/color-spectrophotometer) ## [Converting a Colorant Database for Computer Color Matching](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/52878/Converting-a-Colorant-Database-for-Computer-Color-Matching) Posted by Elaine Becker on Mon, Feb 07, 2011 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/hs-fs/file-26135175-jpg/images/database_samples_004-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/52878/Converting-a-Colorant-Database-for-Computer-Color-Matching) ** **When upgrading their color matching software to OnColor, many customers want to convert an existing colorant database so it can be used in OnColor. [Read More](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/52878/Converting-a-Colorant-Database-for-Computer-Color-Matching) 3 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/52878/Converting-a-Colorant-Database-for-Computer-Color-Matching#comments-listing) Tags: [color matching accuracy](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/color-matching-accuracy), [color matching](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/color-matching), [colorant database](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/colorant-database) ## [CyberChrome Exhibits at the American Coatings Show 2010](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/27679/CyberChrome-Exhibits-at-the-American-Coatings-Show-2010) Posted by Elaine Becker on Wed, Apr 28, 2010 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/hs-fs/file-26136364-jpg/images/paint_show_2013.jpg) ](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/27679/CyberChrome-Exhibits-at-the-American-Coatings-Show-2010)   CyberChrome Inc was an exhibitor at the recent American Coatings Show in Charlotte, NC.  Featured products included [OnColor Profiler ](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/instrument-profiling/)for improving inter-instrument agreement and the OnColor Suite of color management software for quality control and color formulation. [Read More](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/27679/CyberChrome-Exhibits-at-the-American-Coatings-Show-2010) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/27679/CyberChrome-Exhibits-at-the-American-Coatings-Show-2010#comments-listing) Tags: [color tolerances](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/color-tolerances), [OnColor](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/oncolor), [color matching](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/color-matching), [color formulation](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/color-formulation), [color standard](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/color-standard), [instrument profiling](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/instrument-profiling), [inter-instrument agreement](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/inter-instrument-agreement) ## [Spot On: Lessons from a Color-Matching Master](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/26399/Spot-On-Lessons-from-a-Color-Matching-Master) Posted by Elaine Becker on Wed, Mar 10, 2010 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) As the North American Manager of Color Services for Pittsburgh-based PPG, a $16 billion per year manufacturer of paints, coatings, chemicals, optical and glass, Shelley Sturdevant knows something about color matching. She manages and oversees color control for the Coil and Extrusion coatings business at 10 facilities nationwide, with a color palette currently holding over 100,000 colors. We had the opportunity to spend a few minutes with Shelley as she shared some of what she's learned managing color for PPG over the years: [Read More](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/26399/Spot-On-Lessons-from-a-Color-Matching-Master) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/26399/Spot-On-Lessons-from-a-Color-Matching-Master#comments-listing) Tags: [OnColor](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/oncolor), [Color correction](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/color-correction), [color matching](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/color-matching), [color formulation](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/color-formulation), [color standard](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/color-standard) ## [10 Surefire Ways to Improve Your Color Matching Results](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/25474/10-Surefire-Ways-to-Improve-Your-Color-Matching-Results) Posted by Elaine Becker on Thu, Jan 28, 2010 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/hs-fs/file-26133966-jpg/images/colorant_database_samples-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/25474/10-Surefire-Ways-to-Improve-Your-Color-Matching-Results) Paying attention to details can help you get the most out of your investment in a color matching system, get you the best color match accuracy, and get your colors approved in the fewest hits. [Read More](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/25474/10-Surefire-Ways-to-Improve-Your-Color-Matching-Results) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/25474/10-Surefire-Ways-to-Improve-Your-Color-Matching-Results#comments-listing) Tags: [color matching](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/color-matching), [colorant database](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/colorant-database), [color formulation](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/color-formulation), [match accuracy](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/match-accuracy) ## [Color Me Stressed Out](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/24155/Color-Me-Stressed-Out) Posted by Elaine Becker on Mon, Dec 07, 2009 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/hs-fs/file-26136296-jpg/images/paint_into_corner.jpg) ](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/24155/Color-Me-Stressed-Out) If we put you under the spectrophotometer now, would you show up in deep shades of recession blue? Perhaps. Tough economic times often mean having to make do with fewer resources to handle the workload. The same workload for developing new colors, adjusting production batches, and approving colors is spread over fewer people. Staff become stressed and can easily overlook color shifts they might otherwise have caught. [Read More](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/24155/Color-Me-Stressed-Out) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/24155/Color-Me-Stressed-Out#comments-listing) Tags: [Color correction](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/color-correction), [Color difference](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/color-difference), [color development](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/color-development), [color matching](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/color-matching), [color spectrophotometer](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/color-qc-and-matching-blog/topic/color-spectrophotometer) ## [Installing OnColor Color Software under Windows 7 and Vista](https://www.cyberchromeusa.com/Color-QC-and-Matching-Blog/bid/22864/Installing-OnColor-Color-Software-under-Windows-7-and-Vista) Posted by Myron Langer on Thu, Oct 29, 2009 - 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