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Reflectance spectrophotometry (SpectroShade Micro) was employed to record color coordinates in the CIELab and CIELCh spaces, alongside VITA Classical shades, before and after resin infiltration. Results: The infiltration procedure resulted in a statistically significant increase in b* (yellowness) and subsequent C* (chroma) parameters (p &lt; 0.05). VITA Classical shade guide analysis showed an insignificant shift in color distribution according to value (p &gt; 0.05). Conclusions: The present exploratory study provides quantitative insights into the immediate color-modifying effects of a resin infiltration procedure on natural initial proximal caries lesions, complementing the existing literature with objective CIELab\/CIELCh and VITA Classical measurements. The p-values should be interpreted as descriptive indicators of potential trends rather than definitive statistical proof. 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