Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to a color standardization code and methods of making and using same and, more particularly, to a color standardization code that is represented by an alphanumeric set of characters that encodes the formulation of the color in any specified system of products.

Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to a color imaging and format apparatus and methods of making and using same and, more particularly, to a color imaging and format apparatus that is capable of identifying and relaying to a user one or more preselected areas of an electronic image and providing the user with a realistic rendition of colors, shadows, and highlights (for example) found in the electronic image.

Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to a standardized color formulation apparatus and methods of making and using same and, more particularly, to a standardized color formulation apparatus that is capable of formulating a selected color across one or more materials—i.e. the standardized color formulation apparatus is capable of formulating a selected color for any colorable product and is thus material independent.

Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to a color standardization affiliation and methods of making and using same and, more particularly, to a color standardization affiliation that includes a host, a color specification system, a formulation system, and product providers capable of providing a colorable product having a desired color to a consumer.

Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to a standardized color selection apparatus and methods of making and using same and, more particularly, to a standardization selection apparatus that is capable of selecting one or more areas of an electronic image and/or one or more pixel colors of an electronic image for further use and processing.