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A Grammar of Color – The Sample Papers

Cover plate for A Grammar of Color, a 1921 book about the Munsell Color System.

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.

Grammar of Color Sheet Paper #20

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.

Grammar of Color Sheet Paper #21

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.

Grammar of Color Sheet Paper #22

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.

Grammar of Color Sheet Paper #23

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.

Grammar of Color Sheet Paper #2

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.

Grammar of Color Sheet Paper #25

 

Sheet #26 – Rhododedron Cover Paper, 20 1/2 x 26, 65 lbs., Smoke Gray, Telanian Finish

Grey may be used with all pages.

Grammar of Color Sheet Paper #26

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.

Grammar of Color Sheet Paper #27

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.

Grammar of Color Sheet Paper #28

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.

Grammar of Color Sheet Paper #29

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.

Grammar of Color Sheet Paper #30

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.

Grammar of Color Sheet Paper #31

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.

 Grammar of Color Sheet Paper #32

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.

Grammar of Color Sheet Paper #33

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.

Grammar of Color Sheet Paper #34

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.

Grammar of Color Sheet Paper #35

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.

 Grammar of Color Sheet Paper #36Sheet #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.

 Grammar of Color Sheet Paper #37Sheet #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.

Grammar of Color Sheet Paper #38

Sheet #39 –  Bay Path Cover, 20 x 26, 65 lbs., Gray, Ripple Finish

Grey may be used with all pages.

Grammar of Color Sheet Paper #39

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.

 Grammar of Color Sheet Paper #40

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.

Grammar of Color Sheet Paper #41

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.

Grammar of Color Sheet Paper #42

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.

 Grammar of Color Sheet Paper #43Sheet #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.

Grammar of Color Sheet Paper #44

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.

Grammar of Color Sheet Paper #45

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.

Grammar of Color Sheet Paper #46

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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