Built for Precision

PPG DigiMatch™, Color Matching Tool

The PPG DigiMatch spectrophotometer is focused on precision color match with six imaging and six reflectance angles. With a lightweight design, increased connectivity, it is the most robust spectrophotometer available for the Refinish market.

A Paint technician takes a reading of a vehicle using a PPG DigiMatch spectrophotometer
A Product Image of the PPG DigiMatch provides a glimpse of its clean and intuitivemenu screen

Features:

  • Sleek, compact design

  • Docking station built to store calibration tiles and keep the device free from dust

  • Supports both WiFi and USB connections for flexible, mobile mixing options

  • Fully integrated with PAINTMANAGER®XI or LINQ™ Color

  • Smooth workflow with PPG VisualizID™ integration

  • High-performance capability, delivering reading results in under 30 seconds

  • 2.8” High-Resolution Touchscreen

Benefits:

  • Enhanced performance: With three pressure sensors around the measurement port, PPG DigiMatch quickly captures data in under 30 seconds, even on curved surfaces, boosting efficiency for body shops and individual painters.

  • Save time: Cut down on repair costs and eliminate the need for multiple spray outs when choosing the perfect color. PPG DigiMatch even lets users compare color variations between two adjacent parts.

  • Mobility: This compact, easy-to-use device is fully mobile, with Wi-Fi connectivity. Lightweight and designed for one-handed use, it outperforms typical color camera spectrophotometers. Plus, it offers a large storage capacity, holding up to 160 jobs.

  • User-friendly: Despite its advanced technology, PPG DigiMatch is incredibly simple for painters to operate without any training. Its high-quality touchscreen interface and large, intuitive icons make it easy to navigate, while seamless integration with PPG VisualizID speeds up the color matching and identification process.

Your Questions, Answered.

  • PPG DigiMatch™ is an advanced spectrophotometer designed to deliver fast, precise color matching for automotive and commercial coatings. It captures accurate color data from a vehicle’s surface and integrates with the PPG LINQ™ ecosystem to recommend the closest formula match reducing guesswork and improving first-time accuracy.

  • PPG DigiMatch™ scans the vehicle’s finish and analyzes color characteristics such as hue, value, and chroma. The device then communicates with PPG’s cloud-based software to identify the best formula match. This streamlined workflow helps technicians reduce cycle times and improve consistency across repairs.

  • Shops using PPG DigiMatch™ benefit from:

    • Increased first-pass match accuracy

    • Reduced rework and material waste

    • Faster repair cycle times

    • Improved technician efficiency

    • Seamless integration with digital color tools

    These advantages directly contribute to higher profitability and more consistent results.

  • Yes. PPG DigiMatch™ is part of the PPG LINQ™ digital ecosystem and integrates with tools like PPG VisualizID™ and PPG MagicBox™. Together, these technologies create a connected, data-driven workflow that enhances color matching, mixing accuracy, and shop productivity.

  • PPG DigiMatch™ is ideal for:

    • Collision repair centers

    • Automotive refinishing professionals

    • Commercial and fleet refinishing operations

    Any business focused on improving color accuracy, efficiency, and throughput can benefit from implementing this technology.

  • By increasing color match accuracy and reducing the need for rework, PPG DigiMatch™ helps lower material costs and labor time. Faster turnaround and consistent results also improve customer satisfaction—leading to more repeat business and stronger overall shop performance.

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A paint technician takes a reading of a vehicle with a PPG Digimatch while another paint technician grabs paint from the PPG MoonWalk