Color Measurement Done Right

Color accuracy isn’t optional, it’s mission-critical. The color measurement engine in GVD delivers automated inspections that eliminate uncertainty and enforce precision across every file, proof, and press run.

Powered by official Pantone® color books, so you’re not just guessing… you’re working with the gold standard.

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Color Quality You Can Trust

You can’t afford to guess with color.

Take control of color quality once and for all. Input your delta E threshold, if it passes, keep moving, if it doesn’t, generate a report to quickly action color adjustments and keep things moving. The result? Faster pre-flight, shorter press checks, fewer reworks, and bulletproof consistency, every time.

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Built for Bulletproof Color Management On Any Substrate

Select points that need to be inspected with the Color Picker

Select points that need to be inspected with the Color Picker

Get the closest Pantone color matches instantly

See Pantone, CMYK, RGB and LAB values in one place

Output a detailed report to action color adjustments fast

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What Can You Inspect

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Stepped press sheets
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Gang sheets
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Label rolls
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Folding cartons
Two rolled scrolls or paper sheets, depicted in a minimalist black outline design. Perfect for artistic or design contexts.
Flexible packaging
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Blister back packing
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Inserts
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Color proofs
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Braille proofs
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Shrink sleeves
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Booklets
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Inspect nearly any substrate

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FAQs

Color measurement is the science behind flawless packaging. It tells you if the color on your proof matches the brand standard—using delta E values to measure the difference.
Why it matters:

  • It reduces errors and reprints
  • It proves compliance in regulated markets
  • It standardizes approvals across suppliers and print runs

With GlobalVision, you can scan a printed sample using GVD and inspect color against your approved digital reference, or your printed gold standard. The tool will flag:

  • delta E deviations
  • Pantone mismatches

No more eyeballing. No more second-guessing.

Our Pantone color check confirms:

  • Whether the color is within your delta E threshold
  • The correct Pantone number is used
  • The color build matches brand specs
  • No substitutions or shifts are introduced

Because we partner directly with Pantone, our validations are as close to the source as it gets.

Yes! With every color that is inspected, you can view the Pantone, CMYK, RGB, and LAB values, making Pantone to CMYK easy to view right within the software as well as on the detailed report.

Pantone color analysis with GlobalVision is for teams that can’t afford color ambiguity. It eliminates the need for a handheld spectrophotometer, plus, it works in tandem with our full suite of inspection tools including Graphics, Text, Barcode, and Braille Inspection.

Our delta E color difference calculator is tuned for professional-grade accuracy:

  • Measures to the 100th decimal
  • Clearly flags deviations based on customizable ∆E tolerances
  • Gives pass/fail confidence before any file hits production

No math, no guesswork. Just answers.

We integrate directly with your color management systems to deliver:

  • Real-time ∆E measurements
  • Validations against color standards like Pantone, CMYK, and LAB
  • Instant feedback on whether your color is print-ready or not

It’s the smart layer between your creative team and your presses.

Typically, customers will use a printed gold standard proof as their color reference, or a digital file with accurate Pantone values as their master file. The software will then compare the proof against the reference file and generate the detailed results within seconds.

The GVD system works with a color calibrated scanner that is officially Pantone certified. These scanners are specifically configured to pick up accurate color readings with delta E precision. Allowing you to check colors across single proofs, press sheets, and gang sheets.

Unlike spectrophotometers that measure one point at a time, GlobalVision’s color inspector offers fast, file-based color verification with full workflow integration.

  • Inspect any area using the built-in color picker
  • Get instant delta E measurements without manual steps
  • Use with scanner hardware to verify printed samples
  • Integrates with inspections for text, graphics, barcodes, and Braille

Backed by official Pantone libraries, continually updated for accuracy

Get Packaging Color Right The First Time