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Munsell Color provides a selection of resources for learning more about color and color space. The resources are intelligently illustrated and feature exercises that give participants a real-world perspective on color and its successful application.


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The Value of Color
Color brings vitality to everything we do. Whether developing a corporate identity, a brand, a new product, color has the power to create an impression that separates your image or product from everyone else’s. It is, for many, the defining element of your product’s personality.

 Fundamentals of Color and Appearance Book
The Fundamentals of Color and Appearance Book is reference guide to basic color theory and practical application

 Munsell Color Tree
The Color Tree is an attractive, three-dimensional model that makes it easy to comprehend the Munsell three-dimensional color space.

 Munsell Hue, Value, Chroma Poster
This poster-sized chart shows the Munsell System at a glance.

 Munsell HVC Color Charts
Munsell Hue Value Chroma Charts the easiest way to teach and learn the foundation of the Munsell color order system.

 Munsell Interactive Learning Kit
The Fundamentals of Color Interactive Student Set makes color come alive. There’s never been an easier, more effective way to explain the complexities of color physics than with these easy-to-use tools.


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What is the Munsell Color Order System?


Early in the 20th century, Professor Albert H. Munsell brought clarity to color communication by establishing an orderly system for accurately identifying every color that exists. Munsell based his system on what he defined as "perceived equidistance," the human visual system's perception of color.

The Munsell Color Order System...
  • Is a three-dimensional model based on the premise that each color has three qualities or attributes: hue, value, and chroma.
  • Establishes numerical scales with visually uniform steps for each of these attributes--in Munsell notation, each color has a logical relationship to all other colors.
  • This leads to endless creative possibilities in color choices and the ability to communicate them.
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