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Run: Color Approval and Delta E Drawdown Record

Use this Color Approval and Delta E Drawdown Record to document pre-run drawdown approval and in-run color checks against the approved brand standard. It cap...

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Inspection Details

Inspection date and time recorded critical (required)

Product, job, or lot identifier documented critical (required)

Color name or color code documented critical (required)

Inspection stage identified as pre-run drawdown or in-run check critical (required)

Standard and Sample Identification

Brand standard reference identified critical (required)

Record the approved master standard ID, formula, or reference name used for comparison.

Sample or drawdown identification recorded critical (required)

Record the sample ID, drawdown card ID, or press sample identifier.

Standard and sample visually matched under approved lighting

Confirm viewing conditions were appropriate for a visual pre-check before instrument reading.

Yes No N/A

Lighting condition used for visual comparison documented

Note (optional)

Instrument and Measurement Setup

Spectrophotometer model and asset ID recorded critical (required)

Instrument calibration verified before measurement critical (required)

Calibration or standardization must be current before readings are taken.

Yes No N/A

Measurement geometry, aperture, and illuminant settings recorded critical (required)

Document the measurement conditions used so results are traceable and repeatable.

Instrument repeatability check completed

Yes No N/A

Color Measurement Results

Standard L* value critical (required)

Standard a* value critical (required)

Standard b* value critical (required)

Sample L* value critical (required)

Sample a* value critical (required)

Sample b* value critical (required)

Delta E Acceptance

Delta E value recorded critical (required)

Delta E is within approved tolerance critical (required)

Compare the measured Delta E to the approved brand standard or specification limit.

Yes No N/A

Acceptance criteria or tolerance limit documented critical (required)

Record the target tolerance, such as maximum Delta E allowed by the customer or brand standard.

Run Approval and Corrective Action

Color approved to start or continue production critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Non-conformance or corrective action documented if out of tolerance

Document shade adjustment, re-drawdown, ink correction, machine setting change, or escalation to QA if the sample fails acceptance.

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