1.  Colorimeter

 

A colorimeter measures the color of L, A, B value and Delta E. 

 

L stands for white and black, 

 

A stands for red and green, 

 

B stands for blue and yellow.

 

2. Spectrophotometer

 

A spectrophotometer is a type of colorimeter to help to measure the color of L, A, B value and delta E. It is related to a colorimeter but may be used to scan across a spectrum of wavelengths. It also measures slightly different properties. A spectrophotometer usually measures transmittance (which is related to absorbance) or reflectance of solutions, transparent or opaque solids, such as polished glass, or gases. Hence a spectrophotometer is of broader application than a colorimeter. It can perform the same functions as a colorimeter, but it can also do more. 

 

3.  Densitometer

 

A densitometer is a type of colorimeter that helps control color by measuring the darkness and lightness of a printed material during the printing process. A densitometer evaluates color by placing a test strip or print control strip along the edge of a proof. 

 

4. Color Temperature Meter

 

Photographers and cinematographers opt for a color temperature meter, a type of colorimeter, to balance the color in photos and cinematograph's flash and continuous light.

 

 

5. Spectroradiometer

 

A spectroradiometer is a type of colorimeter that measures the intensity and irradiance of color.