6 Best Books on Colour Science

We have compiled a list of the Best Reference Books on Colour Science, which are used by students of top universities, and colleges. This will help you choose the right book depending on if you are a beginner or an expert. Here is the complete list of Colour Science Books with their authors, publishers, and an unbiased review of them as well as links to the Amazon website to directly purchase them. If permissible, you can also download the free PDF books on Colour Science below.

 
1."Light and Colour (Know About Science)" by Dreamland Publications
“Light and Colour (Know About Science)” Book Review: This book is an informative book on the subject of light and color. The book contains several chapters, including an introduction to light, reflection, refraction, colors and pigments, and the visible spectrum. Each chapter provides a comprehensive explanation of the topics covered in a clear and concise manner, making it easy for readers to understand. This book is an ideal resource for students and anyone interested in the science of light and color.

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2."Measuring Colour (The Wiley–IS and T Series in Imaging Science and Technology)" by imusti
“Measuring Colour (The Wiley–IS and T Series in Imaging Science and Technology)” Book Review: The information presented in this book is relevant for both industrial practitioners and textile engineers. It covers topics related to color vision, including spectral weighting functions such as color matching functions, transformations from R,G,B to X,Y,Z, metamerism, and CIE color matching functions. The book also clearly defines the relationships between color stimuli and provides information on various types of light sources that can be used. It teaches how to obtain spectral data and tristimulus values, and explains the concept of color consistency. The factors that affect the appearance of colored objects are also described in detail.

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3."The Reproduction of Colour" by imusti
“The Reproduction of Colour” Book Review: This book is a valuable resource for individuals in the fields of science, engineering, and technology who want to gain a deeper understanding of colour perception. It covers fundamental principles of colour reproduction in various fields, such as photography, printing, electronic imaging, and television, and delves into the physics of light and properties of colorants. The book also includes newer topics like digital printing and imaging, providing insights into colour reproduction on desktops and HDTV. Additionally, readers can learn about evaluating colour appearances.

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4."Colour Reproduction in Electronic Imaging Systems: Photography, Television, Cinematography" by Michael S Tooms
“Colour Reproduction in Electronic Imaging Systems: Photography, Television, Cinematography” Book Review: This book is for professional photographers, T.V. engineers and people who are interested in related fields. It offers practical insights into colour reproduction for three domains: television, photography, and cinematography. The section on television covers the history and current state of the technology, along with colour management. In photography, the book delves into photographic systems and workflows. Readers can learn about the evolution of digital cinema and its implications for colour reproduction in cinematography.

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5."Principles of Color Reproduction" by John A Yule
“Principles of Color Reproduction” Book Review: The book covers the fundamentals of color vision, color photography, and color printing, along with various color measurement techniques and nomenclature. Advanced topics include the selection of ink and paper for color printing, as well as an in-depth analysis of spectral levels used for color separation. The book provides a detailed description of color toning.

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6."Evolution of Colour" by Frans Gerritsen
“Evolution of Colour” Book Review: This book covers a wide range of topics including optical appearance, physical phenomena, and artistic expressions, tracing the theory of color from antiquity to the present day. It describes the development of color perception models and the ways in which all colors within a color system can be viewed. Various concepts of color are also presented. The book is intended for artists, architects, glazers, decorators, and ceramics enthusiasts.

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