Munsell color system

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Color naming and arrangement scheme developed by the American art instructor and painter Albert H. Munsell, defining colors by numbered, measured scales of hue, value, and chroma, which correspond respectively to dominant wavelength, brightness, and strength or purity. In order to accurately match colors, paint chips or other Munsell charts should be compared to the object.
Munsell color system
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024