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Method for determining the colour formulation of a curable composition, e.g., a coating composition, which is produced by mixing one or more base compositions, e.g. base paints or toners, and which matches one or more predefined optical properties. The colour formulation is determined using batchwise determined base composition parameters, such as K and S values or parameters characterizing gloss, texture, metallic effect, etc.. The base compositions are packed in containers comprising an information carrier, such as a bar code, making the batchwise determined parameters available.