OCCA Weekly Webinar - Colour Measurement Theory and Practice
Venue: Webinar
Date: Wednesday 18th February 2026
Time: 14:30 – 15:30
OCCA Weekly Webinars Series 18 continues with "Colour Measurement Theory and Practice" presented by Henrik Folkerts of BYK-Gardner GmbH. The webinar will take place via Zoom on Wednesday 18 February at 2:30pm.
Abstract:
Newton, J. W. von Goethe, and Wittgenstein were concerned with colors and approached them in different ways to understand the difference between the optical spectrum and human color perception. The theory of color measurement used in today's industrial world of color quality control is based on their findings, and modern color spectrophotometers combine the two approaches to provide objective color data for fact-based communication.
All you need to know to become a color expert in today's world.
In only 60 minutes, we will answer the most frequently asked questions:
- What factors play a fundamental role in the perception of color?
- What are a standard illuminant and a standard observer?
- How are CIELAB values calculated and how are they interpreted?
- Which geometry fits my application?
- What are the advantages of digital standards?
- Which BYK solution suits my needs?
Speaker Profile - Henrik Folkerts - Technical Marketing, BYK-Gardner GmbH
Henrik Folkerts has been working for BYK-Gardner for over 26 years. He focuses his activities on WEBseminars, customer trainings, internal trainings and workshops in the field of Colour, Gloss and Appearance measurement. He gives technical papers at various paint and colour association and societies.
