Ostwald system

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Scope note
Additive color system devised by chemist Wilhelm Ostwald; based on 24 foundation colors arranged in a disc; each then have white and black added to form tints or shades; used predominantly in the mid-twentieth century.
Ostwald system
Accepted term: 22-Apr-2024