X-Rite Declares First-Quarter Cash Dividend

GRANDVILLE, Mich.--April 3, 2006--X-Rite, Incorporated today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a first-quarter cash dividend of 2 1/2 cents per share on its common stock.

The dividend is payable May 1, 20062, 2006, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 14, 2006. X-Rite reported 21,336,684 shares outstanding on April 3, 2006.

About X-Rite

X-Rite is a leading provider of color-measurement solutions, offering hardware, software and services for the verification and communication of color data. The company serves a range of industries, including graphic arts; digital imaging; industrial and retail color matching; and medical. X-Rite serves customers in more than 100 countries from its 20 offices in Europe, Asia and the Americas. Visit www.xrite.com for more information.