ColorLogic

What ColorLogic does

ColorLogic, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Rheine, Germany, develops ICC-, PDF-, and ISO-compliant color management software for the commercial printing, packaging, labeling, and prepress industries. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hybrid Software Group PLC (Euronext: HYSG) and operates alongside sibling brands Conics, Hybrid Brandz, Hybrid Helix, Hybrid Software, Meteor Inkjet, and Xitron. Its product suite centers on ColorAnt (measurement data optimization), CoPrA (color profiling for printers, DeviceLink, and SaveInk profiles with multicolor support), ZePrA (smart color server with SmartLink workflow integration), DLS/DeviceLink Sets (standardized profile libraries including CoLoV7 covering ECI, IFRA, Japan, GRACoL, and SWOP standards), and an SDK for OEM integration. Named customers span commercial printers, label and packaging producers, and a notable enterprise logo in Ubisoft, with the company highlighting integrations into press ecosystems from Sharp, Xeikon, HP Indigo, and Agfa.

ColorLogic generates revenue primarily through perpetual software licenses (one-time, with USB-dongle and network options) supplemented by separately negotiated maintenance/support subscriptions. All sales flow through a global partner network of trained color management professionals rather than direct; trials are gated by a 2-week demo license. The company maintains marketing presence via its website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, participates in industry events such as Printing United Expo, and produces tutorial and documentation content. Leadership includes founders/co-managers Guido Van der Schueren and Christopher Graf at the HYBRID Software GmbH level, with Color Science Lead John Seymour (joined Jan 2025, formerly of QuadTech) leading technical direction.

The company's strategic positioning is built on standards-compliant interoperability, multicolor and ECG workflow support, and ink-saving technology (SaveInk with SaveNeutral/SaveStrong/SaveMax levels). Recent strategic actions include ZePrA 13 (July 2025) and ColorAnt 11 (Dec 2024) product releases, the Sharp BP-1200S partnership at Printing United Expo 2025, and a worldwide distribution agreement with Khaos Technology for Visualis3R soft-proofing software. As a small (11-50 employees) niche software unit within a larger public group, ColorLogic operates as a focused color-science brand serving a specialized but mission-critical function in industrial print production.

Name

ColorLogic

Legal name

ColorLogic, part of HYBRID Software GmbH

Website

https://colorlogic.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ColorLogic develops ICC-, PDF/X-, and ISO-compliant color management software — ColorAnt, CoPrA, ZePrA, DLS, and SDK — for commercial printers, packaging and label producers, and prepress operations worldwide, sold exclusively through trained channel partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rheine

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses: ColorLogic sells software licenses for ColorAnt, CoPrA, ZePrA, and DLS. Licenses are available as perpetual one-time licenses or through network licenses for multiple users within a local network. USB dongle-based and computer-based license options are available.
2. Software Subscriptions/Maintenance: Ongoing support and updates may be provided through maintenance agreements. The company provides support that must be separately negotiated in writing per their terms.
3. Partner Network Revenue: Sales through a global network of trained color management professionals and resellers who provide localized sales and support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ColorLogic develops and sells ICC-, PDF-, and ISO-compliant color management software for the commercial print, packaging, label, and prepress industries. The portfolio includes ColorAnt for measurement data optimization, CoPrA for printer/DeviceLink/SaveInk profile creation with multicolor support, ZePrA as a smart color server with SmartLink workflow integration, DLS standardized DeviceLink profile sets, and an SDK for third-party integration. Products are sold primarily through a global network of trained color management professional partners with 2-week trial availability.

Product overview

ColorLogic offers a suite of color management software products forming an integrated color management ecosystem. The core portfolio consists of ColorAnt (measurement data optimization), CoPrA (color profiling for printers, DeviceLink, and SaveInk profiles), ZePrA (smart color server with SmartLink workflow integration), DLS (standardized DeviceLink profile sets managed via DLS Manager 2), SDK (developer toolkit), and Push-2-ZePrA (workflow integration module). All products are based on ICC, PDF, and ISO standards and are sold through a network of trained color management professionals with 2-week trial availability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ColorAnt: Measurement data optimization software tool that measures, corrects and optimizes measurement data.
• CoPrA
• ZePrA
• DLS
• SDK

Products and services

• ColorAnt Measurement data optimization software that measures, corrects, and optimizes color measurement data for print quality assurance. Used by commercial printers and prepress operations to improve color accuracy.
• CoPrA Color profiling control center that creates printer profiles, DeviceLink profiles, and SaveInk profiles with multicolor (CMYK+) options. Designed for color management specialists and prepress teams needing precise, customizable profiling.
• ZePrA Smart Color Server with SmartLink integration that automates color conversion in existing prepress workflows, supporting PDF/X standards, spot color processing, multicolor/ECG workflows, and SaveInk optimization.
• DLS (DeviceLink Sets) Standardized DeviceLink profile sets for color space conversion, TAC limitation, ink saving, CMYK-to-gray conversion, and RGB-to-CMYK separations based on ECI, IFRA, Japan, GRACoL/SWOP international print standards.
• SDK Software Development Kit enabling integration of ColorLogic color management technology into third-party applications, workflows, and OEM production print systems.
• Visualis3R Real-time photorealistic soft-proofing software distributed worldwide by ColorLogic, developed by Khaos Technology Ltd. Used for visualizing print embellishment effects under real-world lighting conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ink savings through SaveInk profiles with three strength levels (SaveNeutral, SaveStrong, SaveMax) optimized for different levels of print standardization experience

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Khaos Technology LtdminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Khaos Technology Ltd developed the Visualis3R (v3r.studio) software tool, which ColorLogic distributes worldwide. Visualis3R offers real-time photorealistic previews for soft-proofing PDFs and visualizing print embellishment effects under real-world lighting.
• Sharp Imaging and Information Company of AmericacoreTechnology or Integration · 9 September 2025Strategic technology partnership where ColorLogic integrates with Sharp's BP-1200S Color Press Series and production print ecosystem. Sharp showcased Color-Logic as part of their integrated production print ecosystem at Printing United Expo 2025, demonstrating compatibility with finishing solutions and specialty color capabilities.
• Hybrid SoftwarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHybrid Software is the parent company of ColorLogic. Both companies operate under Hybrid Software Group PLC (Euronext: HYSG). ColorLogic products integrate with Hybrid Software products like SmartDFE and SmartLink for enhanced color management workflows.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Heidelberg (Prinect): Heidelberg's Prinect workflow suite includes color management and profiling tools tightly integrated with its offset and digital presses. Comparable to ColorLogic as it serves the same commercial print and packaging customers, though as part of a much broader press and workflow portfolio.
• X-Rite (Pantone): X-Rite (now part of Danaher, parent of Pantone) is the dominant player in color measurement hardware, software, and standards. Comparable to ColorLogic as it offers ICC profiling, color servers, and ink-saving technologies, but at much larger scale and across both hardware and software.
• Esko: Esko (also under Danaher) supplies packaging prepress workflows, color management (Equinox), and proofing used by label and packaging converters. Comparable to ColorLogic as it competes directly in packaging color management and DeviceLink profiles, though typically bundled with broader prepress suites.
• EFI (Electronics For Imaging): EFI provides print workflow software (Fiery, Productivity Suite) with integrated color management used by commercial and packaging printers. Comparable to ColorLogic through overlapping color server and profiling capabilities, though bundled into broader production print offerings.
• Adobe: Adobe's Creative Cloud and PDF Print Engine include color management features (color settings, DeviceLink, ink saving) used by print designers and prepress operators. Comparable as an adjacent incumbent that overlaps with parts of ColorLogic's color conversion and ICC workflow scope.

Direct peers

• GMG Color: GMG is a direct competitor offering color management and proofing software (GMG ColorProof, GMG OpenColor) for commercial print and packaging. Comparable because it sells specialized ICC-based profiling and color server tools into the same offset, digital, and flexo print workflows ColorLogic serves.
• CGS Publishing Technologies: CGS (ORIS) provides color management software, DeviceLink profiles, and proofing solutions for packaging and commercial print. Directly comparable to ColorLogic because of overlapping product scope in profiling, color conversion, and ink saving, with similar OEM and print service provider customer profiles.
• Caldera: Caldera provides RIP software and color management (CalderaRIP, PrimeCenter) for wide-format and digital printing. Comparable because it addresses similar color profiling, ICC workflow, and device-linking requirements for print service providers, particularly in large-format.
• ONYX Graphics: ONYX Graphics offers RIP and color management software (ONYX Thrive, ONYX Hub) for wide-format print service providers. Comparable to ColorLogic through shared ICC-based profiling, color matching, and DeviceLink workflows for production print environments.
• ColorGATE: ColorGATE delivers RIP, color management, and ink-saving software for industrial, textile, and large-format printing. Comparable to ColorLogic through its profiling, DeviceLink, and multicolor workflow capabilities serving print service providers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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