Farbtechnische

Farbtechnische is a German term used to describe matters relating to color technology and color engineering. It encompasses theories, methods, and applications that quantify, reproduce, and analyze color in materials and media. The concept overlaps with color science and color management and is often encountered in industries where precise color control is essential, such as textiles, paints and coatings, plastics, printing, and digital imaging.

The core topics of farbtechnische work include color measurement and colorimetry, color matching and color reproduction, and color appearance under varying lighting conditions. Measurement is typically performed with instruments such as spectrophotometers or colorimeters to obtain data in standardized color spaces (for example CIE XYZ and CIE Lab) and to compute perceptual color differences (Delta E). The field also addresses perceptual phenomena such as metamerism, color aging, illuminants, and observer metrology, as well as material properties that affect color.

Applications of farbtechnische knowledge span textiles and dyeing, where hue accuracy and fastness are important; printing and graphic arts, where color management ensures faithful reproduction; coatings and plastics engineering; automotive finishes; and consumer electronics display calibration. Color management systems and ICC profiles are commonly used to align device gamuts, lighting, and viewing conditions to achieve consistent color across workflows.

Standards and organizations such as the CIE, ISO, and DIN define measurement procedures, color spaces, tolerances, and testing methods. The term appears in technical literature and product documentation to denote the color-technical aspects of a process or specification.