Development of a Methodology for Analyzing the Color Content of a Selected Group of Printed Color Analysis Systems

Aug 27, 2026

This thesis develops a methodology to compare color choice recommendations across personal color analysis categories defined in selected publications. The study identifies relevant female-oriented publications, compares category systems, and uses Munsell color notations to translate visual and written recommendations attributed to each category. It evaluates publications by category counts, recommendation numbers, hue value and chroma ranges, and visual-versus-written agreement.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages119

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Introduction

Statement of Problem

Justification of the Study

Purpose of the Study

Objectives of the Study

Limitations of the Study

Assumptions of the Study

Definitions

Review of Related Literature

Color Theory

Research on Color in Clothing Selection

Color Analysis Movement

Procedures

Selection of Publications

Identifying and Recording Personal Color Categories

Visual Measurement of Color Chips

Written Color Recommendations

Procedure for Comparing Publications

Results of the Study

Selection and Identification of Categories

Visual Measurement and Recording

Comparison of Selected Publications

Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations

# AN ABSTRACT 0F THE THESIS 0F Edith E.Collin for the degree of Master of Science in Clothing,Textiles and Related Arts presented on April 7,1986. # Title:Development of a Methodology for Analyzing the Color Contentof a Selected Group of Printed Color Analysis Systems Redacted for Privacy Abstract approved: Ardis Koester The purpose of this study was to develop a methodologyto compare the color choice recommendations for each personalcolor analysis category identified by the authors of selectedpublications.The procedure used included:(1)identificationof publications with color analysis systems directed toward femaleclientele;(2)comparison of number and names of categories used; (3)identification,by use of Munsell color notations,the visualand written color recommendations ascribed to each category;and (4)comparison of the publications on the basis of:(a)number andnames of categories;(b)number of color recommendations in eachcategory;(c)range of hue value and chroma presented;(d)comparisonof visual and written color recommendations by category and author. With the exception of comparison of publications on the basis ofwritten color recommendations,all components of the methodology weresuccessfu1.Comparison of the publications used in development of themethodology revealed that: 1.The majority of authors use the seasonal category system. 2.The number of color recommendations per category was quiteconsistent within a publication but varied widely among authors. 3.There were few similarities in color recommendations evenamong authors using the same name categories. 4.There was poor agreement between written and visual colorrecommendations within all color categories. .5.There was no discernable theoretical basis for the colorrecommendations presented by any author included in this study. C Copyright by Edith E.Collin April 7,1986 A11 Rights Reserved ## Development of a Methodology for Analyzing the Color Contentof a Selected Group of Printed Color Analysis Systems byEdith E.Collin A THESISsubmitted toOregon State Univers ity in partial fulfillment ofthe requirements for thedegree of Master of Science Completed April7,1986Commencement June 1986 Redacted for Privacy Professor of Clothing and Textiles in charge of major Redacted for Privacy Head of department of Clothing,Textiles and Related Arts Redacted for PrivacyDean of Graduae School Apri17,1986Date thesis is presented___________ Edith E.CollinTyped by Christina Pyle for ## ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I wish to acknowledge the assistance of the following peoplewithout whom the completion of this thesis would have been verydifficult: Dr.Ardis Koester,my thesis advisor,who provided enthusiastic,professional advice and practical assistance.The extra timeand effort that she contributed was great1y appreciated. Chris Pyle,my typist,whose typing,editorial skills andknowledge of OSU requirements were invaluable. Administrators and staff at 01ds College for their financialsupport and encouragement. My family,especially my husband,Wilbur,who served as advisor,editor,encourager and chauffeur. ## TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1 l3456 Statement of ProblemJustification of the StudyPurpose of the StudyObjectives of the StudyLimitations of the StudyAssumptions of the StudyDefinitions 6 7 9 ## CHAPTER 2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 9 Color Theory 16 ## Research on Color in Clothing Selection Popular Literature on Color in Clothing SelectionColor Analysis Movement 18 22 ## CHAPTER 3 PROCEDURES 27 Selection of Publications28Identifying and Recording Personal Color Categories30Visual Measurement of Color Chips31Written Color Recommendations36Procedure for Comparing Publications39 ## CHAPTER 4RESULTS 0F THE STUDY 43 Selection of Publications43Identification of Personal Color Categories44Visual Measurement and Recording of the48Published Color Chips Identificati

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What is the main purpose of the thesis?

To develop a methodology for comparing color choice recommendations across category systems used in printed color analysis publications.

How does the study compare visual and written color recommendations?

It identifies personal color categories from selected publications, then uses Munsell color notations to connect visual and written recommendations to each category and compares them by defined criteria.

What conclusions does the research reach about consistency and agreement?

Most authors use a seasonal category system, category-level recommendation counts are consistent within a publication but vary widely among authors, and there is poor agreement between written and visual recommendations within categories.

Aug 27, 2026

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