DIN Color Standards
German industrial color specifications
Complete DIN color standards database with German color specifications, industrial colors, and technical color matching for engineering applications.
DIN Color Standards
DIN 6164
Color space and color difference measurement
Colors Available
Established: 1980
Applications:
- Color measurement
- Quality control
- Scientific research
- Industrial matching
DIN 53778
Color measurement of paints and varnishes
Colors Available
Established: 1985
Applications:
- Paint testing
- Coating analysis
- Quality assurance
- Color matching
DIN 55999
Color atlas for practical color matching
Colors Available
Established: 1975
Applications:
- Design work
- Color selection
- Visual matching
- Product development
DIN Reference Colors
DIN 6164-1:1
Pure Red
Reference red for measurements
#FF0000
DIN 6164-2:1
Pure Green
Reference green for measurements
#00FF00
DIN 6164-3:1
Pure Blue
Reference blue for measurements
#0000FF
DIN 6164-4:1
Pure Yellow
Reference yellow for measurements
#FFFF00
DIN 6164-5:1
Pure Cyan
Reference cyan for measurements
#00FFFF
DIN 6164-6:1
Pure Magenta
Reference magenta for measurements
#FF00FF
DIN 6164-7:1
Pure White
Reference white for measurements
#FFFFFF
DIN 6164-8:1
Pure Black
Reference black for measurements
#000000
DIN Industrial Colors
Safety Yellow
DIN 1844
Industrial safety markings
#FFD300
Warning Orange
DIN 1845
Caution and warning signs
#FF8C00
Signal Red
DIN 1846
Emergency and danger signals
#DC143C
Safety Green
DIN 1847
Safety equipment and exits
#228B22
Information Blue
DIN 1848
Mandatory and information signs
#4169E1
Machine Gray
DIN 1849
Industrial machinery and equipment
#808080
DIN Color Measurement Parameters
Lightness (L*)
Measure of how light or dark a color appears
Range:
0-100
Quality control and color matching
Chroma (C*)
Measure of color intensity or saturation
Range:
0-100+
Color purity assessment
Hue Angle (h°)
Position of color in the color wheel
Range:
0-360°
Color identification and classification
Color Difference (ΔE)
Numerical difference between two colors
Range:
0-100+
Acceptable tolerance determination
DIN Color Spaces
DIN99 Color Space
Uniform color space for industrial applications
Advantages:
- Better uniformity
- Industrial focus
- Practical application
Uses:
DIN Lab Color Space
Device-independent color space for measurements
Advantages:
- Device independence
- Scientific accuracy
- International compatibility
Uses:
DIN RGB Color Space
Standardized RGB color space for digital applications
Advantages:
- Digital compatibility
- Screen accuracy
- Consistent reproduction
Uses:
Industrial Applications
Automotive Industry
Uses:
- Vehicle paint matching
- Quality control
- Color consistency
- Production standards
Standards:
Benefits:
- Precise matching
- Quality assurance
- Production efficiency
Manufacturing
Uses:
- Product coloring
- Brand consistency
- Quality testing
- Material specifications
Standards:
Benefits:
- Brand protection
- Quality control
- Cost efficiency
Chemical Industry
Uses:
- Pigment development
- Color formulation
- Research applications
- Quality analysis
Standards:
Benefits:
- Scientific accuracy
- Reproducible results
- Research validity
Safety & Signage
Uses:
- Industrial markings
- Safety signs
- Equipment identification
- Warning systems
Standards:
Benefits:
- Safety compliance
- Clear communication
- Regulatory approval
Why Choose DIN Standards
Scientific Precision
Based on rigorous scientific measurement and color theory
Industrial Standards
Widely adopted in German and European industrial applications
Quality Assurance
Provides reliable methods for color quality control
Technical Documentation
Comprehensive technical specifications for professional use
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