A color viewing box is used wherever products need to have the same color characteristics during production. Thus, a color viewing box contributes to quality control. The color viewing box is a simulation tool, which is capable of representing certain situations in order to analyze the color characteristics of individual samples. The color viewing box PCE-CIC 10-LED supports six possible lighting types. These colors are supplied as standard: "A/F", "D50", "TL84/F11", "UV", "CWF" and "TL83/U30".

Metamerism can thus be avoided by using a color viewing box. As an aid to the measurement, the color viewing box has an hour counter installed, which makes it easier for the user to keep to the recommended running time of the lamps. The corresponding light type is selected by the user independently by the push of a button. The switch strip is located on the front side of the color viewing box. If desired, several light types can also be switched on simultaneously in the color sample box. This is done by pressing the respective keys simultaneously.