HunterLab
About
About HunterLab
Empowering the World to See Color Scientifically
HunterLab is a global leader in color measurement technology. Since 1952, it has helped manufacturers turn color into a controlled, consistent, and measurable quality standard across food, pharmaceuticals, plastics, paints, and other appearance-critical applications.
From production floors to research labs, HunterLab connects instruments, methods, and support so teams can build color confidence and make better release decisions.
Mission, Vision, and Values
Our Mission
To elevate lives and industries through the science of color.
- Ensure color accuracy and consistency
- Improve production efficiency and reduce waste
- Meet global quality and compliance standards
- Enhance safety, sustainability, and customer trust
Our Vision
To define the future of appearance science.
- AI-powered insights
- SMART technologies
- Fluorescence and image-based analysis
- Human-centered innovation
Customers First
We go above and beyond to solve difficult color challenges and earn trust through quality, value, service, and long-term relationships.
Act with Integrity
We do what is right, treat people fairly, and hold ourselves to high standards in both products and relationships.
Embrace Our Differences
We value diverse ideas and backgrounds, and we work as one team with openness, empathy, and accountability.
Innovate Relentlessly
We keep improving products and processes so customers can solve tougher problems with more confidence.
A Legacy of Innovation
Founded by Richard S. Hunter, inventor of the Hunter L,a,b color scale, the company began with a bold idea: color could be measured as scientifically as temperature or weight. From early photoelectric colorimeters to today’s advanced spectrophotometers, that legacy still defines the way HunterLab designs instruments.
Who We Serve
HunterLab solutions are trusted by global brands and specialized manufacturers across food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, plastics and polymers, paints and inks, textiles and personal care, and packaging and films.
100% Employee-Owned. 100% Customer-Focused.
Every HunterLab employee is an associate owner, which keeps product quality, support, and long-term customer success closely aligned.
Looking Ahead
HunterLab continues investing in the future of color science through smart manufacturing integration, sustainability-minded QA, and practical measurement systems that help teams control quality with greater clarity.
HunterLab by the Numbers
Founded
1952
Markets Served
55+
Customers
Global multi-national brands
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia, USA
Flagship Products
ColorFlex L2, Vista, Aeros, Agera
Our Story
HunterLab and Eutin International serve the China market together.
We present HunterLab color measurement products, industry applications, and technical resources in a localized way for customers.