Keep the light consistent
Use the same neutral background, camera distance and exposure for every specimen. Record the light source and white balance. A gray card helps document the setup; it does not turn an ordinary photograph into measured color.
THE CHROMATIC SPECIMEN CABINET
Colors worth
keeping.
A living archive of printed color, light and texture. Your materials, observed with care.
ATLAS / MATERIAL OBSERVATORYEDITION 02SURFACE / LIGHT / RECIPE
ILLUSTRATIVE SPECIMENDusty Rose
PLA / MATTE
09ILLUSTRATIVE
STARTER SPECIMENS
STARTER SPECIMENS
00YOUR PERSONAL
COLOR PASSPORTS
COLOR PASSPORTS
00ORIGINAL PHOTOS
ON THIS BROWSER
ON THIS BROWSER
05SURFACES TO
OBSERVE & RECORD
OBSERVE & RECORD
CHROMATIC RAILA SPECTRUM OF REAL POSSIBILITIES
01 / THE COLLECTION
The specimen library
02 / OBSERVATION CHAMBER
A closer look at color.
Change the surround. Observe the source.
Surround
LIGHT THEATRE / SOURCE VIEW
Lighting buttons switch between separately uploaded photos. No color filters are applied. Missing captures are clearly marked.
01
Keep the source honest
Original captures, without saturation or simulated lighting.
02
Surface DNA
Flat face · layer lines · curved dome · thin window · embossed detail.
Drag to inspect enlarged images. Zoom and pan stay synchronized across the observation and comparison views.
03 / COLOR DOPPELGÄNGER
Similar colors. Different stories.
Compare two specimens under the same capture condition. A visual reference, not a color measurement.
The observation chamber lighting and zoom controls apply to both specimens.
04 / PALETTE COMPOSER
A palette, made from your collection.
Select up to five specimens using “Add to palette”. Colors use your manually entered display HEX values.
05 / REGISTER A SPECIMEN
Every print has a passport.
Photograph once. Remember the conditions. Keep your growing archive on this device.
Optional JPEG, PNG or WebP: up to 6 MB per photo. Originals are stored without visual filters. Photos stay in this browser.
06 / KNOWLEDGE, KEPT OPEN
The swatch field guide
Flat face
Base color
Layer lines
Shadow & texture
Curved dome
Gloss & reflection
Thin window
Thickness & light
Aa
Embossed detail
Small features
One material, five surfaces
Observe a flat face, visible layer lines, a curved dome, a thin window and embossed detail. Photograph the actual swatch at multiple angles. Compare like surfaces before drawing conclusions about matte, silk or translucent finishes.
Record what made the color
Note material, batch, printer, nozzle, temperatures, layer height and speed. These are records of your print, not universal settings. Use the filament manufacturer’s instructions and your printer’s supported range for new jobs.
Questions from the workbench
Are the example specimens real products?
No. All starter specimens are labeled illustrations with a fictional “Atlas Studio” brand. Upload photographs of your own prints to create a real archive.
Does lighting mode simulate a different light?
Lighting buttons switch between separately uploaded photos. No color filters are applied. Missing captures are clearly marked.
Can I measure ΔE or a true color match here?
No. A display HEX value and a photograph are only visual references. Accurate color difference requires calibrated measurement equipment, documented conditions and an appropriate color model.
Where are my photographs stored?
In IndexedDB on this browser and origin. They are not uploaded to a public gallery. Clearing site data, using another browser or device, or storage eviction can remove access. Export a JSON backup including photos regularly.