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Coating Samples and Metamerism: Compare Under Relevant Light Sources

Two samples can match under one light source and differ under another. This is a reason to define lighting in appearance approval.

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Practical approach

Use suitable controlled illuminants and instrument methods when colour matching matters.

A treated panel accepted in one room may appear different beside its reference under another lighting system.

Decision limits

Do not assume a single daylight photograph establishes a match under every viewing condition.

Related guidance

Method reference: Konica Minolta: metamerism. References describe their stated methods or products; they do not certify NANOLAB products or establish compatibility with an unlisted surface.

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