The Spectro 1 by Variable is a pocket-size full spectrophotometer for QC, color matching, and more — a compact, affordable tool for accurately measuring and communicating color at the professional and industrial level. App-compatible and cloud-backed, it uses patented and patent-pending technology to deliver convenient, efficient, and exact color matching.
Features and benefits:
- Connect to the Spectro App and wirelessly scan colors via Bluetooth
- Save and export spectral curve data in 10nm increments between 400–700nm
- Create and store standards with the Saved Colors feature in the Spectro App
- Compare samples against your standards with an intuitive interface
- View spectral curves and Lab values for scanned colors
- Match to digital color libraries including Sherwin-Williams, Behr, and PPG
- View matches under 4 light sources: A, F2, D50, and D65
- Back up data to the Variable Cloud color management system
- Share or export scans, matches, and folders
Pairs with the free Spectro App for iOS and Android.
Available through Alder Color Solutions, your source for color measurement and management. Our color experts can help you put the Spectro 1 to work for QC, matching, and color communication.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Pocket-size full spectrophotometer | Brand | Variable |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth (wireless) via the Spectro App | Cloud | Variable Cloud color management |
| Spectral Data | 10nm increments, 400–700nm | Illuminants | A, F2, D50, D65 |
| Outputs | Spectral curves, Lab values; save & compare to standards | Color Libraries | Sherwin-Williams, Behr, PPG, and more |
| Sharing | Export/share scans, matches, and folders | Use | QC, color matching, color communication |
| Offered By | Alder Color Solutions — color measurement & management experts | ||
