A vintage color chart from the Munsell Color System Atlas, titled "YELLOW AND PURPLE-BLUE CHART" (Chart Y). It's a grid with scales for values (1-9) and chromas (-10 to 10), filled with a gradient of colors from blues and purples to yellows and oranges.
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The image is a vintage color chart from the Munsell Color System Atlas. It's titled "YELLOW AND PURPLE-BLUE CHART" and is labeled as "Chart Y". The chart is a grid with numbers along both the horizontal and vertical axes, representing scales. The vertical axis is labeled "SCALE OF VALUES" and ranges from 1 to 9. The horizontal axis is labeled "SCALE OF CHROMAS" and ranges from -10 to 10, with a central point marked as 'N'. The chart itself is filled with a gradient of colors, transitioning from deep blues and purples on the left to yellows and oranges on the right. The colors vary in saturation and lightness, creating a visually complex and organized arrangement. Each square within the grid represents a specific color combination. Below the chart, there's descriptive text explaining the chart's purpose and how to interpret the color scales. The text details the relationship between the colors, values, and chromas, and how to balance the colors to achieve specific hues. The text also includes a copyright notice and a warning to avoid dust, handling, and exposure to strong light. The overall aesthetic is reminiscent of a scientific or technical document, with a focus on precision and organization. The colors are muted and slightly faded, giving the chart a vintage appearance.


License: CC0
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