ColorBase is the capture-side companion to ColorSpace—scan marker cards, calibrate lighting, and export harmony-ready datasets that power every tool in the suite.
We're polishing the guided workflow right now. Join the Discord makers list to test early builds and help shape the capture experience.
Capture swatch scans and grow a harmony-grade database.
The ColorBase pipeline normalises lighting, calibrates LAB values, and prepares every swatch for instant use inside ColorSpace tools.
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Supported scans
Up to 50 MB per file
Auto LAB
Color conversion
Noise reduction & smoothing
Versioned
Backup & audit
Restore any upload snapshot
Scan prep checklist
Follow these capture tips to get consistent, calibration-ready results.
✔ Even lighting across the entire scan (use daylight-balanced bulbs where possible)
✔ Remove dust and streaks before scanning; target 600 DPI or higher
✔ Include a neutral reference strip for automatic white balance
✔ Export raw data when possible; avoid filters or heavy post-processing
Read the full scanning guideColorBase capture workspace
We're finalising the guided upload experience that turns raw scans into structured ColorBase entries.
Guided sampler — define reference strips and swatch regions with smart overlays.
Lighting calibration — automatic exposure balancing keeps pigment fidelity intact.
Pipeline export — push processed swatches straight into the marker database when you're ready.
Want early access? Join the maker list inside Discord and we'll invite you to the private beta soon.
From swatch scan to searchable dataset
ColorBase keeps pigments, finishes, and brand metadata intact so every harmony honours your physical collection.
Multi-swatch parsing — detect individual chips, skip gaps, and label rows automatically.
Adaptive smoothing — remove scanner noise while guarding delicate gradients.
Harmony-ready metadata — every entry stores LAB, HEX, and brand context for instant harmonies.