Color Theory - (Second Edition)

Author: Cheng Jieming, Chen Xiajie, Gu Kai (editors)
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: Color science is the fundamental theory in the printing and packaging industry, involving disciplines such as colorimetry, dot theory, image processing, and printing technology. This book focuses on discussing the basic theories of colorimetry and photometry from the perspectives of physics, physiology, and printing. It covers the nature of color, mixing rules, color formation mechanisms, and methods of color representation. The book explains the additive and subtractive color principles in the printing field, including color separation, dot color formation mechanisms, and reproduction principles. Additionally, it covers topics such as gray component replacement, gray balance principles, and the relationship between color and printing materials and processes during printing.