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Scientifically founded articles about color science, colorimetry and color technology.
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From gray apartment blocks to neutral interiors – the Netherlands suffers from double chromophobia. Scientific research shows: colorless environments harm well-being, creativity, and social dynamics. Hospitals use color to heal, but where do healthy people live?
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The municipality of Den Helder demands that a bright green house be repainted: the color is allegedly not a pastel color. But what are pastel colors exactly? An analysis using the NCS system.
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Consumer behavior is largely determined by color. How color harmony, aesthetics, and color association influence the perception of quality and attractiveness.
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How large can a color difference be before a product is rejected? Why tolerances depend on the product, material, and market — and how to establish them.
Read more →Apple green is a beautiful color in nature. But on a house? Why color association determines whether we accept a color on a building — and what that says about color policy.
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How metamerism causes color deviations under different light sources and which measurement methods can detect it.
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All colors can be combined, but not every combination is functional or pleasant. Why color harmony is not a matter of taste, but of physiology and craftsmanship.
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In nature, gray, white, and black are associated with decay. Yet we massively choose these colors for our homes and buildings. Are we afraid of color?
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RAL is more than 216 colors. Discover the three RAL collections, from Classic to Design System plus with 1,825 CIELAB-based colors. Everything about coding, differences, and applications.
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