3nh Multi-angle spectrophotometer is used to measure the color difference for the surface paint which is affected by different viewing angles and viewing conditions. Lightweight, Durable, Accurate—Your On-the-Go Color Expert
The Ultimate Tool for True Color Analysis
The 3nh Multiangle Spectrophotometer features up to 12 measurement angles, with a maximum repeatability of ΔEab < 0.04 and color repeatability of ΔEab < 0.02. It is primarily designed for measuring the sparkle, flop, and granularity effects on object surfaces,It can provide accurate and consistent color measurement for metalllics, pearlescents and other complex special effect finished products.
It can not only measure multi-angle color difference, but also measure and characterize special finishes through multiple measuring angles. Even in the curved surface, it also has high measuring accuracy and stability.
From Car Paint to Cosmetic Pearls: Master Every Shade with Multi-Angle Spectrophotometry
The Future of Special-Effect Color Measurement: Multi-Angle Spectrophotometers Lead the Way
A powerful and portable instrument for color measurement, management, transmission, and report printing.


Adopt 7 illumination sources, 2 receivers to measure 12 measurement angles at the same time

Touch screen can display all Angle measurement results, more intuitive view of the comprehensive data.
High - end Hardware Configuration: Dual - array image sensors; Bluetooth transmission; Concave grating for light dispersion.
Stable Measurement: 400 - 700nm blue - enhanced LED, with the standard deviation controlled within 0.08%.
Color Transfer: Measures the sample's reflection spectrum, providing accurate Lab data, applicable for color matching and color transfer.
Measurement Accuracy: Temperature monitoring and compensation. With a built - in temperature sensor, it monitors and compensates for the test environment to ensure accurate measurement results.
User-Centric Design: Its compact, lightweight design (1.2kg) also makes it ideal for both lab-based testing and on-site inspections (e.g., factory production lines, supplier audits).
Traditional colorimeters often miss subtle color shifts visible at different viewing angles, leading to inconsistent products, costly reworks, and disappointed customers. Our Multi-Angle Spectrophotometer solves this challenge by capturing color data from multiple angles, ensuring your products look perfect, no matter how they’re viewed.
Multi-Angle spectrophotometer for metallic, pearlescent & Iridescent materials, It provides accurate and consistent color measurement for metallic, pearlescent, and other complex special - effect color products. From automotive paints to cosmetics—this spectrophotometer instruments masters color at every angle.
Solid surfaces (metals, plastics, ceramics)
Coatings & inks (automotive, industrial, packaging)
Textiles & fabrics (apparel, home textiles)
Cosmetics (lipsticks, nail polishes, powders)
Automotive Surfaces
Automotive Interiors
Plastic Products
Printing and Dyeing Products
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FAQs About Multi-angle spectrophotometer
In industrial production and quality control, color consistency is one of the core elements determining product quality. Whether it is the metallic paint for automobile coating, the dyeing effect of textile fabrics, or the ink matching in packaging and printing, subtle color deviations may lead to cost waste or damage to brand image.
The LAB color space defines colors with a three-dimensional model:
Lightness (L): It indicates the lightness or darkness of a color, ranging from 0 (pure black) to 100 (pure white).
Hue and Saturation (a and b):
The a-axis represents the red-green tendency, with positive values leaning towards red and negative values leaning towards green;
The b-axis represents the yellow-blue tendency, with positive values leaning towards yellow and negative values leaning towards blue.
It is a globally recognized standard and supported by most modern color measurement equipment. Color is quantitatively analyzed by measuring Lab values with instruments.
There is no generic mathematical formula for gloss value. Rather, it is measured directly with a gloss meter, which compares how strongly reflected light from a sample matches a standard (typically black glass with a known reflectance).
Keep light booths clean, maintain the light source lamps, readjust the calibrated light source, and ensure that dust and fingerprints do not settle on the viewing area.
Yes. We can supply OEM and make customized design for any specific application. Our MOQ for OEM and ODM service is 5 pcs for one model. We can not only offer standard machines, but also customized machines. Don’t hesitate to tell us your requirement, we will try our best to meet your needs.
For professional paint matching (decorative, automotive, industrial, metallic/pearlescent), these are the top-performing spectrophotometers from 3nh — optimized for formulation, batch consistency, metamerism control, and field/shop matching:
d/8° sphere, SCI/SCE, UV control (360–780nm)
ΔE*ab ≤ 0.015, IIA ≤ 0.2 — ultra-precise for R&D
Multi-apertures (Φ4/8/15/25.4mm)
Transmission + reflection modes
Best for: Paint lab formulation, fluorescent pigments, color standardization
d/8° (SCI/SCE), ΔE*ab ≤ 0.02
Large Φ20mm aperture — averages texture/sheen
Fast, handheld, rugged
Best for: Paint store counters, job-site matching, production QC
8-angle measurement (15°/25°/45°/75°/110° + others)Threenh
For flip-flop, sparkle, pearlescent, metallic coatings
High stability for special-effect finishes
Best for: Automotive paint, powder coatings, metallic pigments, High-end industrial coatings, automotive OEM
d/8°, SCI/SCE, UV adjustable
Interchangeable apertures (Φ4/8mm)
Bluetooth + USB
Best for: General paint store matching, routine QC
Lab formulation / R&D: 3nh YS6060
Portable on-site / paint store: 3nh TS7700
Metallic / pearlescent paint: 3nh MS3008
Entry-level portable: 3nh YS3010
The automotive, aerospace, metal finishing, marine, construction, and manufacturing industries utilize and rely on coating thickness gauges the most. They ensure that coatings are within the expected criteria for functionality, safety, and durability.
Further Multi-angle spectrophotometer Applications and Solutions
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