How to color furniture paint, the application of color matching software in furniture paint industry

The color of furniture paint is a crucial part of the furniture manufacturing and decoration process, which can not only give the furniture a unique appearance and color effect, but also meet the needs of consumers for personalized and diversified. With the development of science and technology, the application of color matching software in the furniture paint industry has brought great convenience and innovation to the color matching work.

The basic principle and method of furniture paint color
The basic principle of furniture paint color is based on the three primary colors of color (red, yellow, blue) and their mutual mixing relationship. By adjusting the proportion of different colors, you can deploy a variety of desired colors. In practice, there are usually the following methods:

Manual color mixing: is the most traditional method of color mixing, the colorist with their own experience and visual judgment, the paste or pigment is gradually added to the base paint, constantly stirring and mixing until the ideal color is achieved. This method requires high experience and skills of the colorist, and is easily affected by human factors, resulting in certain limitations in the accuracy and repeatability of the color mixing.

Instrument color matching: It is the use of spectrophotometer and other equipment to measure and analyze the target color, obtain the color chroma parameters (such as hue, brightness, saturation, etc.), and then calculate the required color paste formula according to these parameters.

Color matching software color matching method and process
1. Establish a color matching database
Basic data collection: This is the basis of the entire color matching process, which requires accurate measurement and recording of the reflectivity or L, a, b chromaticity values of each base color paint at different concentration ratios. These data will be used as the basis of color matching calculation and directly affect the accuracy of color matching.
Database updates: As materials, environments, or equipment change, the information in the database may no longer be accurate. Therefore, it is essential to update the database regularly to ensure the continuous accuracy of the color scheme.

2, enter the standard sample color related data
Standard color source: The standard color can be a physical object, chroma value or spectral curve, depending on how the customer or manufacturer provides it.
Standard value setting: Input the relevant data of the standard sample color into the color matching system to establish the standard value of the standard sample and provide a reference for the subsequent color matching.

3. Operation and scheme selection of color matching software
Color matching calculation: The color matching software calculates according to the input standard sample color data, the information in the color matching database and the restrictions set by the user (such as color difference △E, color matching cost, color paint characteristics, etc.).
Scheme selection: The system may give a variety of optional color schemes, users need to choose according to the actual situation (such as cost, feasibility, etc.).

4, paint formula proofing and color development
Formula selection: According to the enterprise needs to select the best paint formula for proofing.
Uniform color distribution: Ensure that the paint splines are evenly distributed to reflect the true color effect.

5. Color measurement and analysis
Color measuring instrument: Use a professional color measuring instrument to measure the chroma value of the proofing color to ensure the accuracy of the data.
Color difference calculation: The measured color value is compared with the standard value of the standard sample color, and the color difference value △E is calculated between the two.

6. Formula revision and iteration
Iterative correction: According to the color difference value △E, the initial paint formula is iterated until a satisfactory furniture paint formula is obtained.
Repeat testing: If the formula does not meet the requirements after the initial correction, repeat steps 4 and 5 for testing and correction.

7, formula archive and color stability
Formula archiving: The final satisfactory furniture paint formula will be archived for future production and reproduction.
File content: The file should include the name of the basic paint, the proportion of the paint formula, the thickness of the proofing, the proofing time and other key information to ensure the stability of the furniture paint phase between different batches.

When choosing color matching software, enterprises need to consider the function, performance, ease of use, price and after-sales service of the software. At the same time, it is also necessary to ensure that the software matches the production equipment and process of the enterprise and can meet the actual needs of the enterprise. The advantage of color spectrum computer color matching software is that it can provide a variety of formulations, which can be selected according to cost and actual situation. At the same time, sample data and formula data are electronic, reducing labor costs and ensuring stable production. Simple operation, no threshold, fast hand, precise formula. High color matching efficiency can use waste, used materials for color matching, saving costs.