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Scan almost any surface and find its paint color with this $59 sensor

Find the exact shade of just about anything.
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nix color sensor and iphone with color swatches on screen against a blue background
The Nix Sensor can scan almost any surface, including painted walls, vinyl, leather, plastic, fabric, and dye. Credit: Nix Sensor / Mashable Photo Composite

TL;DR: As of March 18, the Nix Mini Color Sensor V2(Opens in a new tab) is back on sale for just $59 — that's 40% off the usual $99 cost.


Flowers aren’t the only way to capture the colors of spring this year. If you see a bright red flower blossoming or some fresh spring greens, take that color home with you using the Nix Mini 2 Color Sensor. This pocket-sized color scanner(Opens in a new tab) can scan almost any surface and find the exact color you’re seeing. If you’re planning on sprucing up your home with the bright shades of spring, this little scanner may make DIY-ing a whole lot easier, and you can get it for only $59. No coupon needed. 

Scan almost any surface and find matching paints 

Whether you’re just doing a little spring cleaning and maintenance around the house or want to completely change up your color scene, this little scanner could be a huge help. Just press Nix against the surface you want to scan, and it will match the color to a huge database of paint colors. Or you can pull the sRFB, HEX, or CMYK color codes.  

Connect to your iOS or Android device via Bluetooth and the Nix app and start sampling a world of color. Scan painted walls(Opens in a new tab), vinyl, leather, plastic, fabric, dye, and more with this super compact color identification gadget. The exact shade of your favorite flower could end up on your kitchen walls without any guesswork.

Don’t worry about carrying your scanner around with you. The solid-state construction is sturdy but lightweight. Pro painters could carry it in a toolbox, or you could just toss it in your pocket in case you see a color you want to sample while you’re on a walk or even camping. Nix even blocks out all ambient light for a more accurate reading.

Compare real colors to 100,000 colors of paint

Whether you’re doing a DIY project around the house or brushing up on your art skills, this pocket color scanner could help you bring the colors of spring indoors. For a limited time, get the Nix Mini Color Sensor V2(Opens in a new tab) on sale for just $59 (reg. $99). No coupon needed. 

Prices subject to change.

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