Understanding colour perception – how light, material and the observer create colour
Learn how light, materials and human perception influence colour, and how standardised viewing conditions and measurement support reliable colour matching.
Colour Expertise Deep Dives
Explore the science and application of colour: Discover our Deep Dives on colour theory, colour management and colour matching in the textile industry.
Colour Knowledge
Metamerism – when matching colours change under different light
Learn why matching textile colours can change under different lighting and how visual assessment and spectral data help manage metamerism.
Digital Colour Matching – from visual assessment to reliable data
Learn how digital colour matching uses spectral data, CIELAB coordinates and Delta E to improve colour accuracy, consistency and collaboration.
Understanding colour values and colour systems: RGB, CMYK, HEX, Pantone and RAL
Learn the differences between RGB, CMYK, HEX, Pantone and RAL, and how colour values and standardised references support accurate colour communication.