The short version
A video showing how free paint samples can form a useful color target.
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DIY Color Checker Video
A video showing how free paint samples can form a useful color target.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-09-07
Last seen:2026-09-07
Times seen:1
Website:youtube.com
Why it caught our attention
A commenter found it useful for building a low-cost photography color checker.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-09-07
“I found this nice video[1] about how to DIY a color checker. He lists the names of the colors in the description. But at least he confirms that even a near match works well!”
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