Metallized substrates such as two-piece metal packaging are expensive to produce, and they make print color-control challenging. Although many in the metal decorating sector are hesitant to embrace color measurement, it’s the fastest, most accurate, and cost-effective way to produce consistent color across processing plants to achieve sustainability initiatives.

In this article, we’ll discuss the shortcomings of visual evaluation in a color control program, the components of a digital color solution for metal packaging, and how to determine which color measurement device is best for measuring color on metallic substrates.

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