colortrue

ColorTRUE is a color calibration software product developed by X-Rite, a company known for its color management solutions. The software is designed to calibrate displays and create device-specific ICC profiles so that colors appear consistently across different devices, including laptops, desktops, and mobile screens.

The core purpose of ColorTRUE is to enable accurate color reproduction by guiding users through a measurement workflow with compatible colorimetric hardware. After measurements are taken, the software generates an ICC profile that can be installed on the device or shared with color-managed applications and operating systems. This enables consistent rendering of images, graphics, and video in workflows such as photography, design, and printing.

ColorTRUE is positioned as a mobile-friendly calibration solution, with versions that run on common mobile platforms. The workflow typically involves connecting a supported colorimeter to the device, performing a calibration routine, and applying the resulting profile to improve color accuracy. Profiles generated by ColorTRUE are intended to be used by color-managed software and by the operating system to ensure uniform color rendering across applications.

Limitations of ColorTRUE include dependence on compatible hardware and the influence of ambient lighting on measurement accuracy. While it supports a range of devices, not all displays or mobile devices may be fully compatible, and higher-precision workflows may require professional calibration setups. As with other color-management tools, results are most reliable when used in conjunction with a calibrated workflow and proper lighting conditions.

See also: ICC profile, color management, display calibration, X-Rite.