Achieving Absolute Color Consistency Across Media
This article explains how modern color systems achieve consistency across print, packaging, and digital media using measurable spectral data instead of subjective visual matching.
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Resources
Resources & Documentation
This section brings together documentation, educational material, and reference content related to the Spot Matching System. These resources support designers, brand owners, printers, and production teams working with measured, standards-based color workflows.
Articles
Written explanations covering the principles behind the Spot Matching System, including measured color, standards-based workflows, and verification.
Webinars
Deep dives and technical demonstrations of SMS in action, tailored for designers, production managers, and print specialists.
SMS Colour webinar/meeting #1
Our first SMS Colour webinar/meeting, November 23rd 2025. About the SMS workflow, about the SMS READY control strips and what they are used for, dE00 meaning and some talk about alinging to universal standards v.s. local standards.
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Real-world examples of brands and production houses achieving consistency through standards-based implementation.
How a Global Brand Eliminated Color Disputes Across Print & Digital
This case study shows how a global brand reduced color mismatches and production delays by switching to SMS-based color standards.
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Essential assets for implementing SMS workflows, including documentation, reference sheets, and library samples.
Press
External coverage and media mentions of the Spot Matching System, providing third-party perspectives on measured color workflows.
Spot Matching System Introduces Next-Generation Color Verification
The Spot Matching System announces a new methodology for defining and verifying color using spectral data and ISO standards.
Read article →How these resources are used
These resources support professional workflows rather than replacing existing tools. Designers, printers, and production teams use SMS resources alongside their standard software, documentation, and verification processes.
- Reference during design and specification
- Communication with suppliers using LAB and ICC data
- Verification and standards alignment
- Internal documentation and training
What this page is (and is not)
This page explains:
- Where to find SMS documentation
- How resources support measured color workflows
- How standards-based color is communicated
This page does not include:
- Live tools or dashboards
- Interactive training platforms
- Marketing material
- Sales documentation
Documentation supports clarity
Clear documentation and shared references ensure color behaves consistently across materials, devices, and suppliers.