DELL Color Swatch

Server Label Standard Color Swatch
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  • DELL
  • 2024 . Aug

The DELL Color Swatch is a color reference tool specifically designed to ensure that the colors used on server labels meet DELL’s standards. It aims to maintain consistency in color standards throughout the manufacturing and quality control processes. The design concept is rooted in the aesthetics and functional needs of DELL server products, featuring a unique hexagonal shape inspired by DELL’s server design elements. This shape not only provides visual recognition but also allows users to conduct precise color matching operations while holding the swatch. Each swatch has a surface that is half glossy and half matte, enabling accurate color comparisons on different printing surfaces. The Pantone color codes are clearly marked to ensure consistency and accuracy. The swatch measures 7 cm in width and 6 cm in length, and includes 18 colors, making it ideal for use by label printing companies and DELL’s quality control units. The overall design emphasizes a combination of practicality and aesthetics, providing users with an efficient and intuitive color management tool that reflects DELL’s stringent attention to design details and quality.

This project was designed by Cymdesign and printed by ZENMEI Group, the leading industrial printing brand in Greater China. Producing a standard color swatch is a rigorous and professional task involving multiple technical aspects:

  • Brand and International Standards

The color swatch design must adhere to the brand’s visual identity standards and align with the brand’s color definitions. The printing process must follow international color management standards to control every step.

  • Color Stability

Precise color management is essential to ensure that the colors of each printed swatch remain consistent. A high-precision colorimeter is used to measure each swatch, ensuring that the colors meet the standards and comply with the brand’s requirements.

  • Printing Equipment Calibration

The printing machines must be regularly calibrated to maintain consistent printing results. Additionally, compatibility tests between inks and paper are conducted, as different inks and papers can affect the final color output.

  • Production Environment Control

Environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, and lighting can affect the printing results. Therefore, strict control of the printing environment is necessary to maintain stable conditions. Standard light sources are used to check the swatches, ensuring consistency in color evaluation.

  • Batch and Quality Management

There may be slight differences between printing batches, so a strict quality control process is established to sample check each batch of swatches.

  • Color Durability and Stability

The swatches must maintain color stability under different light sources and after prolonged use or storage. Durability tests, such as UV resistance and scratch resistance, are crucial to ensure the long-term quality of the swatches.

From this process, it is evident that the creation of a standard color swatch is a manifestation of advanced printing technology. It requires years of accumulated experience and stringent production management to ensure the quality and accuracy of the swatches.