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CxF3

CxF3 provides an XML– (eXtensible Markup Language) based color specification mechanism that is comprehensive, flexible and

applicable to any industry where faithful communication of color and appearance data is critical. CxF takes advantage of the openness

and universal acceptance of XML and therefore can be seamlessly integrated into any workflow. Through the use of XML, CxF presents

self-identifying color data and enables a flexible communication mechanism. CxF is able to integrate data seamlessly from other color

communication methods, including ICC color profiles, Density, CIE-Lab, XYZ, RGB, CMYK, PANTONE, RAL, NCS, Toyo, HKS, etc. CxF is

currently an object of the ISO standards development process under the collective title: ISO 17972 Graphic Technology — Colour Data

Exchange Format (CxF/X).

Conclusion

X-Rite continues to support new standards for our industry as they are defined and evolve. In so doing, we help our customers and

the industry rise to new levels of quality and prosperity. We are privileged to work with great people in many workflows, and we look

forward to continuing to support them in the Graphic Arts industries with the best measurement tools on the planet.

About the Authors

Ray Cheydleur has worked with X-Rite for more than a decade and in the Photo, Printing and Process control areas for more than

30 years. Ray is chairman of the Committee for Graphic Arts Technologies Standards (CGATS) accredited by ANSI, as well as chair of

CGATS SC3, Metrology and Process Control. Ray also participates in the US delegation to the ISO on Graphic Arts and Photographic

Standards.

Kevin O’Connor has wrestled with color for decades as a photographer, designer, product manager, speaker and educator. He brings his

Irish wit and love of language to his passion—communicating complex color concepts in ways that can be understood.

Acronym List:

CGATS: Graphic Arts Technologies Standards

CxF: Color Exchange Format

D50: Daylight 5000 Kelvin

ISO: International Organization Standards

LED: Light emitting diodes

M: Measurement Mode

nm: Nanometers

UV: Ultraviolet

XML: eXtensible Markup Language

XRGA: X-Rite Graphic Arts Standards

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