Our series of excerpts from the 1921 book, “A Grammar of Color,” continues. Included with the book are separate pages of sample papers.
Previous sections in this chapter covered Hue, Value, Chroma, Chroma Scale, Opposite or Complementary Colors, and Color Balance.
The Papers
Sheet #20 – Old Stratford Parchment Cover Paper: 20 1/2 x 26, Lightweight, White, Antique Finish
White may be used with all pages.
Sheet #21 – Old Stratford Parchment Cover Paper: 20 1/2 x 26, Lightweight, Gray, Antique Finish
Place this oval cut-out over any of the color areas printed on the following pages in the Color Grammar: Page 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 18 or 19.
The colors on these pages can be used with this paper in approximately the proportions indicated by the areas.
Further combinations of colors for this sheet may be determined be a study of the Color Grammar.
Sheet #22 – Old Stratford Parchment Cover, 20 1/2 x 26, Lightweight, Tan, Antique Finish
Place this oval cut-out over any of the color areas printed on the following pages in the Color Grammar: Page 4, 5, 7, 11 or 19.
The colors on these pages can be used with this paper in approximately the proportions indicated by the areas.
Further combinations of colors for this sheet may be determined be a study of the Color Grammar.
Sheet #23 – Old Stratford Parchment Cover Paper: 20 1/2 x 26, Lightweight, Brown, Ripple Finish
Place this oval cut-out over any of the color areas printed on the following pages in the Color Grammar: Page 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11 or 19.
The colors on these pages can be used with this paper in approximately the proportions indicated by the areas.
Further combinations of colors for this sheet may be determined be a study of the Color Grammar.
Sheet #24 – Old Stratford Parchment Cover Paper, 20 1/2 x 26, Lightweight, Walnut, Ripple Finish
Place this oval cut-out over any of the color areas printed on the following pages in the Color Grammar: Page 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 19.
The colors on these pages can be used with this paper in approximately the proportions indicated by the areas.
Further combinations of colors for this sheet may be determined be a study of the Color Grammar.
Sheet #25 – Rhododendron Cover Paper, 20 1/2 x 26, 65 lbs., Sepia, Telanian Finish
Place this oval cut-out over any of the color areas printed on the following pages in the Color Grammar: Page 6, 8, 9, 12, 14, 18 or 19.
The colors on these pages can be used with this paper in approximately the proportions indicated by the areas.
Further combinations of colors for this sheet may be determined be a study of the Color Grammar.
Sheet #26 – Rhododedron Cover Paper, 20 1/2 x 26, 65 lbs., Smoke Gray, Telanian Finish
Grey may be used with all pages.
Sheet #27 – Rhododendron Cover Paper: 20 1/2 x 26, 65. lbs., Neapolitan Blue, Antique Finish
Place this oval cut-out over any of the color areas printed on the following pages in the Color Grammar: Page 8, 16, 18 or 19.
The colors on these pages can be used with this paper in approximately the proportions indicated by the areas.
Further combinations of colors for this sheet may be determined be a study of the Color Grammar.
Sheet #28 – Rhododendron Cover Paper: 20 1/2 x 26, 65 lbs., Sand Brown, Telanian Finish
Place this oval cut-out over any of the color areas printed on the following pages in the Color Grammar: Page 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 12, 14, 18 or 19.
The colors on these pages can be used with this paper in approximately the proportions indicated by the areas.
Further combinations of colors for this sheet may be determined be a study of the Color Grammar.
Sheet #29 – Rhododendron Cover Paper: 20 1/2 x 26, 65 lbs., Dusk Blue, Antique Finish
Place this oval cut-out over any of the color areas printed on the following pages in the Color Grammar: Page 6, 7, 11, 16 or 17.
The colors on these pages can be used with this paper in approximately the proportions indicated by the areas.
Further combinations of colors for this sheet may be determined be a study of the Color Grammar.
Sheet #30 – Rhododendron Cover Paper: 20 1/2 x 26, 65 lbs., Leather Brown, Antique Finish
Place this oval cut-out over any of the color areas printed on the following pages in the Color Grammar: Page 6, 7, 11, 13 or 19.
The colors on these pages can be used with this paper in approximately the proportions indicated by the areas.
Further combinations of colors for this sheet may be determined be a study of the Color Grammar.
Sheet #31 – Rhododendron Cover Paper: 20 1/2 x 26, 65 lbs., Burnt Brown, Antique Finish
Place this oval cut-out over any of the color areas printed on the following pages in the Color Grammar: Page 4, 6, 7, 8, 18 or 19.
The colors on these pages can be used with this paper in approximately the proportions indicated by the areas.
Further combinations of colors for this sheet may be determined be a study of the Color Grammar.
Sheet #32 – Strathmore De Luxe Paper: 24 x 38, Coverweight, Gray
Place this oval cut-out over any of the color areas printed on the following pages in the Color Grammar: Page 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, 14, 18 or 19.
The colors on these pages can be used with this paper in approximately the proportions indicated by the areas.
Further combinations of colors for this sheet may be determined be a study of the Color Grammar.
Sheet #33 – Strathlaid Booklet Paper: 25 1/2 x 40, Coverweight, India
Place this oval cut-out over any of the color areas printed on the following pages in the Color Grammar: Page 4, 8, 9, 10, 18 or 19.
The colors on these pages can be used with this paper in approximately the proportions indicated by the areas.
Further combinations of colors for this sheet may be determined be a study of the Color Grammar.
Sheet #34 – Bannockburn Cover Paper: 26 x 20, Lightweight, Caledonian Blue
Place this oval cut-out over any of the color areas printed on the following pages in the Color Grammar: Page 6, 11, 12, 16,18 or 19.
The colors on these pages can be used with this paper in approximately the proportions indicated by the areas.
Further combinations of colors for this sheet may be determined be a study of the Color Grammar.
Sheet #35 – Bannockburn Cover Paper: 26 x 20, Lightweight, Glenburnie Green
Place this oval cut-out over any of the color areas printed on the following pages in the Color Grammar: Page 5, 6, 10, 11, 14, or 15.
The colors on these pages can be used with this paper in approximately the proportions indicated by the areas.
Further combinations of colors for this sheet may be determined be a study of the Color Grammar.
Sheet #36 – Bannockburn Cover Paper: 26 x 20, Lightweight, Meldrum Sauft
Place this oval cut-out over any of the color areas printed on the following pages in the Color Grammar: Page 5, 6, 7, 13 or 19.
The colors on these pages can be used with this paper in approximately the proportions indicated by the areas.
Further combinations of colors for this sheet may be determined be a study of the Color Grammar.
Sheet #37 – Bannockburn Cover Paper: 26 x 20, Lightweight, Post Brown
Place this oval cut-out over any of the color areas printed on the following pages in the Color Grammar: Page 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 3, 14, 18 or 19.
The colors on these pages can be used with this paper in approximately the proportions indicated by the areas.
Further combinations of colors for this sheet may be determined be a study of the Color Grammar.
Sheet #38 – Bay Path Cover Paper: 20 x 26, 65 lbs., Cream, Antique Finish
Place this oval cut-out over any of the color areas printed on the following pages in the Color Grammar: Page 4, 8, 10, 13, 14, 18 or 19.
The colors on these pages can be used with this paper in approximately the proportions indicated by the areas.
Further combinations of colors for this sheet may be determined be a study of the Color Grammar.
Sheet #39 – Bay Path Cover, 20 x 26, 65 lbs., Gray, Ripple Finish
Grey may be used with all pages.
Sheet #40 – Bay Path Cover Paper, 20 x 26, 65 lbs., Buff, Ripple Finish
Place this oval cut-out over any of the color areas printed on the following pages in the Color Grammar: Page 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18 or 19.
The colors on these pages can be used with this paper in approximately the proportions indicated by the areas.
Further combinations of colors for this sheet may be determined be a study of the Color Grammar.
Sheet #41 – Bay Path Cover Paper, 20 x 26, 65 lbs., Copper, Antique Finish
Place this oval cut-out over any of the color areas printed on the following pages in the Color Grammar: Page 4, 5, 7, 11, 14 or 19.
The colors on these pages can be used with this paper in approximately the proportions indicated by the areas.
Further combinations of colors for this sheet may be determined be a study of the Color Grammar.
Sheet #42 – Bay Path Cover Paper: 20 x 26, 80 lbs., Green, Antique Finish
Place this oval cut-out over any of the color areas printed on the following pages in the Color Grammar: Page 4, 5, 6, 11, 13, 14, 15 or 16.
The colors on these pages can be used with this paper in approximately the proportions indicated by the areas.
Further combinations of colors for this sheet may be determined be a study of the Color Grammar.
Sheet #43 – Bay Path Cover Paper: 20 x 26, 65 lbs., Brown, Ripple Finish
Place this oval cut-out over any of the color areas printed on the following pages in the Color Grammar: Page 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 16 or 19.
The colors on these pages can be used with this paper in approximately the proportions indicated by the areas.
Further combinations of colors for this sheet may be determined be a study of the Color Grammar.
Sheet #44 – Millcraft Cover Paper: 26 x 40, 130 lbs., Cream
Place this oval cut-out over any of the color areas printed on the following pages in the Color Grammar: Page 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 or 14.
The colors on these pages can be used with this paper in approximately the proportions indicated by the areas.
Further combinations of colors for this sheet may be determined be a study of the Color Grammar.
Sheet #45 – Millcraft Cover Paper: 26 x 40, 130 lbs., Blue
Place this oval cut-out over any of the color areas printed on the following pages in the Color Grammar: Page 8, 11, 18 or 19.
The colors on these pages can be used with this paper in approximately the proportions indicated by the areas.
Further combinations of colors for this sheet may be determined be a study of the Color Grammar.
Sheet #46 – Millcraft Cover Paper: 26 x 40, 130 lbs., Gold
Place this oval cut-out over any of the color areas printed on the following pages in the Color Grammar: Page 6, 7, 11, 14 or 19.
The colors on these pages can be used with this paper in approximately the proportions indicated by the areas.
Further combinations of colors for this sheet may be determined be a study of the Color Grammar.
Additional Papers:
- Rhododendron Cover Paper: Pyro Brown, Telanian Finish, Mediumweight, Substance No. 65
- Rhododendron Cover Paper: Frost Gray, Antique Finish 65lbs, Substance No. 65
- Old Stratford Parchment Cover Paper: Beige, Antique Finish, Lightweight, Substance No. 65
- Rhododendron Cover Paper: Woods Green, Antique Finish, 65 lbs, Substance No. 65
- Rhododendron Cover Paper: Marine Drab, Antique Finish, 65 lbs, Substance No. 65
- Rhododendron Cover Paper: Chocolate, Telanian Finish, 65 lbs. Substance No. 65
- Old Strathmore Parchment Cover Paper: Buff, Ripple Finish, Lightweight, Substance No. 65
- Strathmore Deluxe Cover Paper: Cream, Coverweight
- Strathmore Delux Cover Paper: Buff, Coverweight
- Millcraft Cover Paper: Gray, Antique Finish, 130 lbs, Substance No. 65
- Millcraft Cover Paper: Brown, Antique Finish, 130 lbs, Substance No. 65
- Millcraft Cover Paper: Green, Antique Finish, 130 lbs, Substance No. 65
- Bannockburn Cover Paper: Grouse Drab, Lightweight, Substance No. 50
- Bannockburn Cover Paper: Thistle Gray, Lightweight, Substance No. 50
- Strathlaid Booklet Paper: Tan, Coverweight
- Strathlaid Booklet Paper: Green, Coverweight
- Strathlaid Booklet Paper: Blue, Coverweight
- Bay Path Cover Paper: Blue, Ripple Finish, 65 lbs, Substance No. 65
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