The fundamentals of color are based on Albert H. Munsell’s theory of color
The way you visually match color today is the result of Albert H. Munsell’s work nearly a century ago. In fact, modern day color theory and mathematical color system is based on Munsell’s theory of color.
An artist and an educator, Munsell developed his color theory to bring clarity to color communication by establishing an orderly system for accurately identifying every color that exists. Munsell based his system on what he defined as “perceived equidistance” — the human visual system’s perception of color.
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We help you communicate and reproduce color consistently with color standards developed using Munsell color theory. Choose a standard color from the Munsell books of color and color sheets or have us develop a custom color management solution for you—giving you freedom to design your own unique color instead of being forced to choose a predetermined color from a fandeck.
How Color Notation Works
Here’s How Munsell Color Theory Works… Munsell color order system is based on a three-dimensional model depicted in the Munsell color tree. Each color has three qualities or attributes: Hue – color such as red, orange, yellow, etc. Value – … Continue reading
Munsell Color Company History
Munsell Color includes the original Munsell Color Company that Albert H. Munsell started nearly a century ago. The company was founded for academia, but evolved to produce color standards for government and influence the development of modern color theory and measurement. Today, Munsell continues to develop and produce physical color standards for government and industry. Continue reading
Munsell Color Project Stories
See Munsell Color Theory in action with real-world case studies. Learn how Munsell fundamentals of color have helped preserve historic relics, conduct forensic testing, ensure bountiful harvests and more… Continue reading
Published Work
Learn about the Munsell Color Company’s early beginnings in the late 1800′s, how Munsell’s Color Theory gained international acclaim, why Munsell’s son moved the company from Boston to Baltimore and more… Continue reading
Development of the Munsell Color Order System
Professor Albert H. Munsell, an artist and art teacher, developed the basic principles of his color order system mainly for the purpose of bringing order to the study of color. Munsell wanted the study of color to be similar to the … Continue reading
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