Perfectionists can color-match home decor projects with a Nix sensor on sale

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TL;DR: As of March 4, the Nix Mini Color Sensor V2 is on sale for $83.95, which is 15% off its regular price of $99.


Spring home improvement projects are about to take off, and for many, that includes upgrading the décor. If you’d rather have solid color-matching capabilities to soothe your inner perfectionist, rather than simply guessing and experimenting, be sure to grab the Nix Mini Color Sensor before you kick things off.

The Nix Sensor V2, which we’ve previously showcased, is currently on sale for 15% off — the perfect way to spring into the new season. This tiny ping pong ball–sized gadget can scan and instantly match the color of any surface to its digital database.

Can’t decide between eggshell and ivory? Want to match your accent wall to your furniture? Or maybe you want to find a paint shade for the front door in the same color family as your mailbox? Just use the Nix like Photoshop’s eyedropper tool in real life. Scan the surface you want to know the exact color of and instantly find a match from over 100,000 brand name paint colors (Benjamin Moore, Dulux, Farrow and Ball, and Sherwin Williams), or from sRGB HEX, CMYK, and LAB colors. In the compatible app, you can even shop for the paint colors you find and save, organize, and share your scans — all in one spot.

The Nix is designed to work on virtually any kind of surface, from painted walls and vinyl to fabric and plastic. And its high-tech (borderline magic) design blocks out ambient light and provides its own calibrated light source to deliver the most accurate readings possible. 

Whether you consider yourself a designer, dabble in DIY, or just want to utilize your inner perfectionist, the Nix Sensor is a great tool to add to your arsenal — especially when it comes to home improvement projects.

Snag the sensor for $83.95 (regularly $99) for a limited time.

Prices subject to change.

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