Survey of color order systems

Abstract

Abstract Important modern color order systems accompanied by physical exemplifications (atlases) are surveyed; one of great historical interest, though not currently available, is included. The systems covered include the Munsell, Natural Color, OSA‐UCS, DIN, Coloroid, and Ostwald systems. Their history, guiding principles, variables, and relation to the CIE system are described. Some of the interrelationships among the systems are then considered, specifically those between the Munsell system and the Natural Color and OSA‐UCS systems. Implications for the consideration of international standard color order systems are mentioned.