ColorFlowTex Support

Essential answers for creating, organizing, analyzing and exporting your color cards.

Frequently asked questions.

ColorFlowTex is designed to be simple, but professional color deserves precise answers.

How do I create my first palette?
On the main screen, tap New palette, give it a name and add at least three colors. Use the color picker, enter HEX/RGB values or import a file.
How does ColorCheck work in version 1.5?
Open Color tools → ColorCheck, read and acknowledge the notice, then capture the original and comparison sample using the central reticle. Keep lighting, distance, backing and orientation unchanged. The feature analyzes camera-recorded appearance, not the material’s spectrum.
Does ColorCheck replace a spectrophotometer?
No. It is an indicative, uncalibrated photographic comparison. The displayed ΔE00 is an image difference, not a certified instrumental fabric measurement. It does not assess metamerism or produce dye recipes, and should not be the sole basis for acceptance or rejection. Lighting, camera processing, texture and reflections can affect the result.
The sample is blurred. How do I focus?
Tap the desired point in the preview and wait for autofocus to settle. The yellow box confirms the tap, not successful focus. If you are too close, move the phone farther away than the indicated minimum distance. On compatible devices, select Close-up (macro) before capturing the original. Lens, exposure and white balance remain consistent between samples; start a new session to change the lens after the original.
Does ColorCheck save or upload images?
No. Captures and analysis remain on your device in session memory. They are not saved to the photo library or archive and are not uploaded to servers. Every new session requires you to acknowledge the notice again.
Which files can I import?
You can import data from CSV and XLSX files and extract samples from images supported by iOS. The legacy XLS format is not supported; open it in Excel or Numbers and export it as XLSX or CSV.
How does Designer sorting work?
It isolates neutrals from white to black, then groups color families and sorts each one from light to dark. Before applying the order, you can compare before and after and read the explanation for every classification. You can manually correct family and role, while locked colors keep their position.
How does the company color library work?
From the Company workspace, you can add, search, edit, and delete approved samples. You can also save a color from its sample menu. Adding it to a palette creates an independent copy, so later edits do not change the company original.
How do I organize clients, collections, and revisions?
Enter the client, collection, and season in the palette details. Clients and collections on the main screen automatically groups projects and makes them searchable. Create new revision preserves the earlier version and creates the next one with copied colors and metadata.
What does Palette Balance show?
The panel assesses light, mid, and dark values, neutrals, accents, and complete color families. It supports the design process while leaving the final decision to the technician or designer.
Where is my data stored?
Palettes, clients, collections, revisions, the company library, and preferences remain locally on your device. ColorFlowTex requires no account and does not send your color cards to a server.
Are colors captured from a photo exact?
A photograph is affected by lighting, exposure, reflections and camera processing. For more reliable results use even light, avoid shadows and include a color reference. A professional colorimeter is still recommended for production control.
How many colors can I manage?
Each palette can contain between 3 and 500 colors. For very large collections, use filters, families and automatic sorting to navigate more quickly.
How do I export a color card?
Open the palette and choose PDF, image, color strip, or Lab / ΔE technical data. The technical CSV includes CIELAB coordinates, Delta E from the previous sample, family, role, and project metadata.
How do I make a backup?
Use the export or backup feature in the app and keep the file in a safe location, such as iCloud Drive. Exported files remain at the chosen destination until you delete them.

Still need help?

ColorFlowTex is developed by Giuseppe Bernardi. For help, bug reports or feature requests, open a public issue or use the developer website.