Color Spilled Coins (Dead Leaves) Test Chart

This Color Spilled Coins (Dead Leaves) Test Chart Instrument are Certified with
certify
1 Years Warranty (Additional support period of 3 years)

The Color  Spilled Coins chart (a variant of the Dead Leaves chart) for measuring texture sharpness has several advantages over older Dead Leaves charts. Key features:

  • The Scattered Coins pattern in the central region is almost perfectly scale-invariant (unlike conventional dead leaves charts), enhancing the accuracy and robustness of MTF measurements so they correlate well with other methods (such as the slanted-edge) for RAW images (which have no nonuniform or nonlinear processing).
  • Maximum contrast range is 3:1, as called for in the CPIQ Phase 3 draft Texture Blur Metric draft specification.
  • It is more uniform, i.e., is more shift-invariant than other Dead Leaves charts.
  • It contains slanted edges (2:1 and 4:1 contrast) for convenient comparisons with the dead leaves pattern.
  • The gray area to the left and right of the dead leaves pattern has the same mean density as the dead leaves pattern, allowing it to be used for effective noise PSD removal using the McElvain et. al. technique.
  • Registration marks and 16 grayscale patches are included. The linear levels used to create the grayscale patches are 0 through 255 in steps of 17 (same as the Siemens Star chart in the draft of the upcoming ISO 12233 standard).
Spilled Coins chart sizes Spilled Coins region Printed region Media size total
Large 12" × 12"
305 mm × 305 mm
22.4" × 16.8"
569 mm × 426 mm
24" × 18"
610 mm × 458 mm
Medium 8" × 8"
203 mm × 203 mm
14.93" × 11.2"
379 mm × 284 mm
16" × 12"
458 mm × 305 mm
Small 6" × 6"
152 mm × 152 mm
11.2" × 8.4"
284 mm × 213 mm
12" × 10"
305 mm × 254 mm
X-Small (High Precision Transmissive) 5.536" × 5.536"
141 mm × 141 mm
9.25" × 7.75"
159 mm × 197 mm
10" × 8"
254 mm × 203 mm

Our Valued Clients

FAQs About  Texture Test Charts

Consistency in calibration is important to account for imbalances arising from wear and tear of the probe, probe pressure, variation from the environment, and fluctuations in daily usage. This is also necessary to maintain the best quality to various international standards.


The measurement of color varies according to context in several units. Such common units are L*a*b* (CIELAB), RGB (Red-Green-Blue), and color difference (Delta E). In light absorption, there are no units assigned to absorbance. But the quantitative analysis of absorbance obeys Beer's Law in colorimetry.

3nh Spectrophotometers for Paint Formulation 

For paint formulation accuracy, the 3NH top spectrophotometers prioritize high spectral resolution, excellent repeatability, superior inter-instrument agreement (IIA), d/8° integrating sphere design, and compatibility with advanced formulation software. Below are the leading models

  1. 3nh TS8560 Premium Benchtop Spectrophotometer  (Lab & R&D – Highest Accuracy)

    High precision with d/8° integrating sphere, excellent repeatability and inter-instrument agreement. Ideal for laboratory color analysis, accurate paint formulation and strict quality control. Perfect for opaque and translucent paints. Pairs seamlessly with Pecolor software for precise recipe calculation.

  2. Best for: High-end industrial coatings, R&D, and demanding formulation labs, High-volume paint labs, global color standardization

  3. 3nh TS7700 Portable Spectrophotometer

    Compact and easy to operate, supports SCI/SCE measurement. Perfect for on-site color matching, production line inspection and daily paint tinting control. Seamlessly connects to PeColor for on-the-go formulation, rugged, easy-to-use, designed for high-throughput retail environments.

  4. Best for: Retail paint stores, fast, accurate counter matching, On-site tinting, production line checks

  5. 3nh MS3008 Multi-angle Spectrophotometer

    Professional for metallic, pearlescent and special-effect paints. Captures angular color variation to meet high-end automotive and coating formulation requirements. Captures complex light behavior for perfect effect-paint matches.

  6. Best for: Automotive, specialty coatings


All these instruments deliver superior performance by measuring precise spectral data, which is the foundation for accurate, repeatable, and cost-saving paint formulation.

You can choose a colorimters depending on the substrate you are measuring the color of, whether it is opaque, translucent or transparent. In short, you can consider the following factors for choosing the right 3NH colorimeter for your needs: Sample Opacity, Physical Form, Optical Properties needed, Measurement Methods required, Scales and Indices needed, Instrument Standards Conformance (ASTM/ISO/Other), Instrument Geometry, Instrument Performance, Location (laboratory, portability, in-process) and Sample Handling requirements.

By systematically addressing these factors, you can select a colorimeter that optimizes accuracy, efficiency, and value for your specific application.Learn more from our ultimate guide on colorimeter selection. If unsure, consult the 3NH manufacturer for personalized recommendations based on your sample and workflow.


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:

  1. Lightness (L): It indicates the lightness or darkness of a color, ranging from 0 (pure black) to 100 (pure white).

  2. 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.


D/8°and 45°/0°are two kinds of illumination geometry with different optical geometry design. D/8°illumination geometry is more widely used for the color comparison and measurement of high-gloss materials; 45°/0°illumination geometry is mainly used in printing and packaging industries. 

Related Texture Test Charts You May Also Like

Give us a call!

Discuss your project with one of our product specialists:

0086 755 26508999

Need pricing?

We respond to quote requests within 1 business day.

service@3nh.com

Already know what you need?

Submit a demo request for the product you're interested in.

Get a Demo
Leave Your Message
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Privacy policy