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A diagram of the Munsell hue circle showing principal and intermediate colors

Munsell Hue Circle Poster

“Popular color names are incongruous, irrational, and often ludicrous.” – Albert Munsell Hue is the quality by which we distinguish one color from another, as a red from a yellow, a green from a blue. In science it can be … Continue reading

A New Technology for Color Lovers

Technology is exploding into realms unimagined, changing once-blank canvases with fresh and vibrant possibilities. As technology expands and advances, designers are charged with exploring new and stunning ways to apply concepts and leverage innovations. … Continue reading

Sediment Colors and Monumental Mounds

Archaeologists tend to be more familiar with soils and sediments than most people, especially geoarchaeologists such as myself – we specialize in the study of soils and sediments in order to understand how archaeological sites and monuments are formed. Sediments … Continue reading

A stack of colorful books

Color in Books 2015 Roundup

This is the third installment of the Munsell’s “Color in Books Series,” where we look at new releases in the field of color. If you are looking for last minute gifts, books never disappoint. From color history and education to … Continue reading

The Nickerson Color Fan Guide

This is an accompanying guide to the 1957 Nickerson Color Fan, a horticultural color chart created by color technologist Dorothy Nickerson. It describes what fields will benefit from the use of the fan deck, how to use the deck as … Continue reading