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Arches of colors from indigo, to blue, to green to yellow, orange, red and maroon

Color in a New Light Exhibition

We sat down with Jennifer Cohlman Bracchi, Reference Librarian at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City, to talk about the exhibit, Color in a New Light. The exhibition follows the theme of color through the vast collections … 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 →

Cover of the book, Pantone on Fashion, A Century of Color in Design By Leatrice Eiseman and E.P. Cutler

Munsell Color in Books 2014 Roundup

In the second part of the Munsell’s “Color in Books Series,” we look at new releases in the field of color. When the season of gifting rolls around and you are looking for ideas, books never disappoint. From color history … Continue reading →

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

A Grammar of Color – Part 1

Arrangements of Strathmore Papers in a Variety of Printed Color Combinations According to The Munsell Color System A Grammar of Color was published in 1921 by the Strathmore Paper Company and was intended to explain the Albert H. Munsell color … Continue reading →