color measurement
/ˈkɒlər mɛzərˈmɛnt/ · col·or mez·ur·ment
noun
- The process of quantifying and expressing the properties of colors, such as hue, saturation, and brightness. The artist used a colorimeter to take precise color measurements of the painting.
- A system or method for expressing the properties of colors in a standardized and quantifiable way. The company developed a new color measurement system for use in their textile production process.
verb
- To quantify and express the properties of colors, such as hue, saturation, and brightness. The scientist measured the color of the sample using a spectrophotometer.
- To express the properties of colors in a standardized and quantifiable way. The designer measured the color of the fabric to ensure it matched the client's specifications.
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Did you know? The first color measurement system was developed in the 18th century by the German physicist Johann Heinrich Lambert, who created a system for quantifying the properties of colors based on their reflectance and transmittance.