You Can Purchase the Nix Mini 3 Color Sensor Right Now for Just $80.
If you’ve ever stood in front of a wall trying to figure out what shade of white it is, the Nix Mini 3 color sensor can save you from guessing games and bad decisions. This tiny gadget is designed for artists, designers, contractors and DIYers who need to match a paint shade or accurately replicate a brand color. About the size of a golf ball and weighing just 20 grams, it’s small enough to slip into your bag but accurate enough to scan colors with serious accuracy. The Nix Mini 3 is currently on sale on StackSocial for $79.99 (down from $119), which isn’t exactly cheap, but if you need accurate color information, it’s a valuable investment.
Nix Mini 3 connects to your phone via Bluetooth using the free Nix Toolkit app (available on iOS and Android) and gives you instant access to more than 200,000 signature paint colors. You simply scan the surface and the app gives you the closest paint matches, as well as the color codes needed by the design or printing software. If you work in digital design or print, you’ll appreciate that it also provides RGB, HEX, and CMYK codes with each scan. And if you sign up for their premium plans, you can also use Pantone, RAL and NCS libraries. The subscription may be a deal breaker for some professionals, but the free tier covers a lot of ground if you primarily work with major paint brands.
The device is dust- and splash-resistant (IPX4) , which means it can handle a messy construction site or a day in a paint-spattered studio. According to the manufacturer, it charges via the included USB-C cable and now scans at 3 times the resolution of the previous Mini 2, delivering higher accuracy and faster results. The kit also includes a lanyard and a diagnostic calibration tile. If your work depends on color accuracy or you’re just tired of guessing shades when looking at a painted wall , it might be worth adding this to your toolbox . Just know that serious professionals who want Pantone-level accuracy may have to factor in the additional cost of a subscription.