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This $70 gadget reads the color of any surface

You don't have to be an interior designer to pick a good paint color.
This $70 gadget reads the color of any surface Credit: Nix Mini

TL;DR: As of February 8, get the Nix Mini 2 Color-Matching Sensor for only $69.99 — a 29% discount.


Those who just finished binge-watching the new season of Queer Eye might feel inspired to make over their own home and wardrobe. And, with a little elbow grease and some Pinterest-inspired DIYs, you can have a lot of fun while doing it. Well, as long as you have the right tools.

This nifty little gadget might help you complete your next project by giving you the ability to scan any surface and match its color to paint shades or digital codes. It’s called the Nix Mini 2 and you can take one home for just $69.99 (reg. $99).

Enjoy accurate color-matching for just about any project

Wondering how it works? Or how it’s different from just taking a picture with your phone? The Nix Mini 2 has a pre-calibrated LED light source that also blocks out ambient light, giving you the most accurate color readings possible.

Start by downloading the (free) Nix Paints or Nix Digital app and pairing the color-matching sensor to your iPhone or Android. Then, simply scan nearly any type of surface — maybe a wall or piece of fabric — to find matches to brand-name paint shades for real-world projects or codes like sRGB HEX, CMYK, and LAB for digital ones.

Within the Nix apps, you’ll find options for saving colors and creating palettes to use in future projects. You may also easily share colors with customers, friends, or colleagues with simple integration with email and social media platforms.

DIYs and projects will never be the same

Imagine how easy DIY and home projects could be with the Nix Mini 2: easily color-match paints for touch-ups, find the perfect color palette, save colors from the real world, and so much more.

Get your magical Nix Mini 2 color-matching sensor right here for $69.99 (reg. $99).

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Nix Mini 2 Color-Matching Sensor
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