Publications of the Munsell Color Science Laboratory

Here is a list of MCSL refereed journal papers dating back to 1997. Our annual report has a full list of the past year's conference presentations and other publications by Lab personnel. Previous annual reports have full listing dating back to 1985.

Please see the individual faculty pages for more research information:

2007

R. S. Berns and M. Mohammadi, “Single-Constant Simplification of Kubelka-Munk Turbid-Media Theory for Paint Systems,” Col Res Appl 32, 3, 201-207 (2007).
M.D. Fairchild, “Spectral adaptation,” Col Res Appl, 32, 2, 100-112 (2007).
Y. Zhao and R. S. Berns, “Image-based spectral reflectance reconstruction using the Matrix R method,” Col Res Appl 32, 5, 343-351 (2007).
Urban Philipp; Rosen Mitchell; Berns Roy; Schleicher Dierk Embedding non-Euclidean color spaces into Euclidean color spaces with minimal isometric disagreement JOSA A, 24, Issue 6,1516-1528 (2007)
Z. Li and R. S. Berns, “Comparison of methods of parameric correction for evaluating metamerism,” Col Res Appl 32, 4, 293-303 (2007).
J. Kuang, H. Yamaguchi, C. Liu, G.M. Johnson, and M.D. Fairchild, “Evaluating HDR rendering algorithms,” ACM Transactions on Applied Perception, 4 (2007).
D.R. Wyble and D.C. Rich, “Evaluation of Methods for Verifying the Performance of Color-Measuring Instruments.” Part I: Repeatability, Col Res Appl 32, 3, 166-175 (2007).
D.R. Wyble and D.C. Rich, “Evaluation of Methods for Verifying the Performance of Color-Measuring Instruments. Part II: Inter-instrument Comparison,” Col Res Appl 32, 3, 176-194 (2007).

2006

R.S. Berns, S. Byrns, F. Casadio, I. Fiedler, C. Gallagher, F. H. Imai, A. Newman, L. A. Taplin, “Rejuvenating the color palette of George Seurat's A Sunday on La Grande Jatte – 1884: a simulation,” Col Res Appl 31, 278-293 (2006).
R. S. Berns, L.A. Taplin, F.H. Imai, E.A. Day, D.C. Day, “A comparison of small-aperture and image-based spectro-photometry of paintings,” Studies in Conservation 50, 253-266 (2006).
M.W. Derhak and M.R. Rosen, “Spectral Colorimetry using LabPQR - An Interim Connection Space,” Journal of Imaging Science Technology 50, 53 - 63 (2006).
R.L. Heckaman and M.D. Fairchild, “Effect of DLP projector white channel on perceptual gamut,” Journal of the Society of Information Display 14, 755-761 (2006).
R.L. Heckaman and M.D. Fairchild, “Expanding display color gamut beyond the spectrum locus,” Col Res Appl 31, 6, 475-482 (2006).
R.L. Heckaman and M.D. Fairchild, “Effect of DLP projector white channel on perceptual gamut,” Journal of the Society of Information Display 14, 755-761 (2006).
J. Laird and E.D. Montag, “EOTF preferences for LCD televisions: The effect of display brightness and surround illumination on preferred gamma,” Journal of the Society for Information Display 14, 9 (2006).
N. Matsushiro and N. Ohta, “Theoretical Analysis of Subtractive Color Mixture Characteristics,” Col Res Appl31, 5, 418-424 (2006).
E.D. Montag, “Empirical formula for creating error bars for the method of paired comparison,” Journal of Electronic Imaging 15 1, 010502-1-3 (2006).
M. Nezamabadi and R. S. Berns, “The effect of image size on the color appearance of image reproductions using colorimetrically calibrated LCD and DLP displays,” Journal of the Society for Information Display 14, 773-783 (2006).
A. Stockman, E.D. Montag and D.J.Plummer, “Paradoxical shifts in human colour sensitivity caused by constructive and destructive interference between signals from the same cone class,” Visual Neuroscience, 23, 471-478 (2006).
D.R. Wyble and M.R. Rosen, “Color Management of Four-Primary DLP Projectors,” Journal of Imaging Science Technology 50, 17 - 24 (2006).
H. Zhang and E.D. Montag, “How well can people use different color attributes?,” Col Res Appl, 31, 445-457 (2006).

2005

R.L. Heckaman, Talking about color ... brilliance, Color Res. Appl., 30, Issue 4, p: 250-251 (2005).
S. Fernandez, M.D. Fairchild and K. Braun, Analysis of observer and cultural variability while generating preferred color reproductions of pictorial images, Journal of Imaging Science & Technology, 49, no. 1; p. 96-104 (2005).
N. Matsushiro, Theoretical analysis of subtractive color mixture characteristics IV - Theorems on ideal color and tristimulus dimension, Color Res. Appl., 30, Issue 6, p: 427-437 (2005).
N. Matsushiro and N. Ohta, Explicit general formulation of color matching functions for chromaticity diagram convexity and its application to shape structure analysis, Journal of Imaging Science & Technology, 49, no. 1; p. 47-53 (2005).
J.M. Sanchez and M.D. Fairchild, The perceptual amplification of color for a common computer monitor: Helmholtz-Kohlrausch at work on the desktop computer, Color Res. Appl., in press (2005).

2004

Y. Chen, R.S. Berns, and L.A. Taplin, Six color printer characterization using an optimized cellular Yule-Nielsen spectral Neugebauer model, Journal of Imaging Science & Technology, 48, no. 6; p. 519-528 (2004).
R.S. Berns and R. de la Rie, The effect of a varnish's refractive index on the appearance of oil paintings, Studies in Conservation, in press (2004).
E.A. Day, L.A. Taplin, and R.S. Berns, Colorimetric characterization of a computer-controlled liquid crystal display, Color Res. Appl. 29, 365-373 (2004).
E.A. Day, R.S. Berns, L.A. Taplin, and F.H. Imai, A psychophysical experiment evaluating the color and spatial-image quality of several multi-spectral image capture techniques, Journal of Imaging Science & Technology 48, 99-110 (2004).
M.D. Fairchild and G.M. Johnson, The iCAM framework for image appearance, differences, and quality, Journal of Electronic Imaging 13, 126-138 (2004).
N. Matsushiro and N. Ohta, Theoretical analysis of subtractive color mixture characteristics II, Color Res. Appl., 29:5, pp.354- 359 (2004).
M. Melgosa, R. Huertas, R.S. Berns, Relative significance of the terms in the CIEDE2000 and CIE94 color-difference formulas, Journal of Optical Society of America A21, 2269-2275 (2004).
T. Ogasahara and N. Ohta, Verification of the predicting model and characteristics of dye-based inkjet printer, J. Im. Sci. & Tech., 48, no. 2; p. 130-137 (2004).
M.R. Rosen, E.F. Hattenberger and N. Ohta, Spectral redundancy in a six-ink ink jet printer, Journal of Imaging Science & Technology 48, pp. 194-202 (2004).
Q. Sun and M.D. Fairchild, Image quality analysis for visible spectral imaging systems, Journal of Imaging Science & Technology 48,211- 221 (2004).

2003

R.S. Berns, S.R. Fernandez, and L. Taplin, Estimating black level emissions of computer-controlled displays, Color Res. Appl. 28, 379-383 (2003).
R.S. Berns and R. de la Rie, Exploring the optical properties of picture varnishes using imaging techniques, Studies in Conservation 48, 73-82 (2003).
A.J. Calabria and M.D. Fairchild, Perceived image contrast and observer preference I: The effects of lightness, chroma, and sharpness manipulations on contrast perception, Journal of Imaging Science & Technology 47, 479-493(2003).
A.J. Calabria and M.D. Fairchild, Perceived image contrast and observer preference II: Empirical modeling of perceived image contrast and observer preference data, Journal of Imaging Science & Technology 47, 494-508 (2003).
F.H. Imai, D.R. Wyble, R.S. Berns, and D.-Y. Tzeng, A Feasibility Study of Spectral Color Reproduction, J Im. Sci .Tech. 47, 549-559 (2003).
G.M. Johnson and M.D. Fairchild, A top down description of S- CIELAB and CIEDE2000, Col Res Appl, 28 425- 435 (2003).
N. Matsushiro and N. Ohta, Theoretical analysis of subtractive color mixture characteristics, Col Res Appl 28, 175-181 (2003).
E.D. Montag and D.C. Wilber, A Comparison of Constant Stimuli and Gray Scale Methods of Color Difference Scaling, Color Res. and Appl.28, 36-44 (2003).
M. Silvestri and N. Ohta, "Color Stability of Dyes in Transmissive Films," JIST, 47 (6) pp. 565-571 (2003).

2002

R.S. Berns and R. Merrill, Color science and painting, American Artist, 72, 68-70 (Jan. 2002).
R.S. Berns and D.M. Reiman, Color managing the third edition of Billmeyer and Saltzman?s Principles of Color Technology, Col Res Appl, 27, 360-373 (2002).
R.S. Berns and R. de la Rie, Exploring the optical properties of picture varnishes using imaging techniques, Studies in Conservation, in press (2003).
M.D. Fairchild, Modeling color appearance, spatial vision, and image quality, Color Image Science: Exploiting Digital Media,Wiley, New York, 357-370 (2002).
M.D. Fairchild, Human Visual System Color Visual Processing, The Encyclopedia of Imaging Science and Technology, Wiley, New York (2002).
G.M. Johnson and M.D. Fairchild, A top down description of S-CIELAB and CIEDE2000, Col Res Appl, 28, Issue 6, p: 425-435 (2003).
N. Matsushiro and N. Ohta, Theoretical analysis of subtractive color mixture characteristics II - General colorants and single tristimulus dimension, Color Research & Application, 29, Issue 5, p: 354-359 (2003).
E.D. Montag and D.C. Wilber, A comparison of constant stimuli and gray scale methods of color difference scaling, Col Res Appl, 28, 36-44 (2003).
S. Quan and N. Ohta, Evaluating hypothetical spectral sensitivities with quality factors, J . Imag. Sci. Tech., 46, 8-14 (2002).
S. Quan, N. Ohta, R.S. Berns, X. Jiang and N. Katoh, Unified measure of goodness and optimal design of spectral sensitivity functions, J. Imag. Sci. Tech., 46, 485-497 (2002).
M.R. Rosen, F.H. Imai, M.D. Fairchild, and N. Ohta, Data-efficient methods applied to unconstrained spectral image capture, Journal of the Society of Photographic Science and Technology of Japan, 65, 353- 362 (2002).
M. Shaw and M.D. Fairchild, Evaluating the CIE 1931 color matching functions, Col Res Appl 27, 316-329 (2002).
Q. Sun and M.D. Fairchild, Statistical characteristization of spectral reflectances and its application to human portraiture spectral estimation, Journal of Imaging Science and Technology, 46, 498-506 (2003).

2001

R. S. Berns and R. Merrill, Color science and painting, American Artist, 68-70, 72 (January, 2002).
R.S. Berns and L.W. MacDonald, Device characterization: displays, Colour Engineering: Achieving Device Independent Colour, Edited by Phil Green and Lindsay MacDonald. Chichester, United Kingdom: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., (2002).
N. Matsushiro, N. Ohta. M.Q. Shaw, and M.D. Fairchild, Optimizing Color-matching Functions for Individual Observers Using a Variation Method, Journal of Imaging Science and Technology, 45, no. 5; p. 472-483 (2001).
R.S. Berns and D.M. Reiman, Color Managing the Third Edition of Billmeyer and Saltzman's Principles of Color Technology, Color Res. Appl., 27, Issue 5, p: 360-373 (2001).
N. Katoh, T. Deguchi, and R.S. Berns, An Accurate Characterization of CRT monitor (I) Verifications of Past Studies and Clarifications of Gamma, Optical Review 8, 305-314 (2001).
N. Katoh, T. Deguchi, and R.S. Berns, An Accurate Characterization of CRT Monitor (II) Proposal for an Extension to CIE Method and its Verification, Optical Review 8, 397-408 (2001).
R.S. Berns, J. Krueger, and M. Swicklik, Multiple Pigment Selection for Inpainting Using Visible Reflectance Spectrophotometry, Studies in Conservation, 47, 46-61 (2002).
R.S. Berns, The Science of Digitizing Paintings for Color-accurate Image Archives: A review, J. Imag. Sci. & Tech., 45 373-383 (2001).
J.S. Arney, C. Scigaj, and Prashant Mehta, Linear Color addition in Halftones, J. Imag. Sci. & Tech., 45, 466 (2001).
Y.Azuma, M. Kaji, S. Otake, and J.S. Arney, Evaluation of an Algebraic Technique for Colorimetric Calibration of a Printing System, J. Imag. Sci. & Tech., 45(2), 93 (2001).
N. Ohta, Color Science and Color Imaging - From Rochester of The World?s Image Centre, O plus E 23 1, 45-48 (2001).
M.D. Fairchild, A Revision of CIECAM97s for Practical applications, Color Res. Appl., 26, 418-427 (2001).
F.H. Imai, N. Tsumura and Y. Miyake, Perceptual Color Difference Metric for Complex Images Based on Mahalanobis Distance, J. Electronic Imaging, 10, 385- 393 (2001).
J.S. Arney, J. Michel, K. Pollmeier, Technique for Analysis of Surface Topography of Photographic Prints by Spatial Analysis of First Surface Reflectance, submitted to J. Imag. Sci. & Tech., Fall (2001).
J.S. Arney, P.G. Anderson, and S. Gunawan, Error Diffusion and Edge Enhancement: Raster Versus Omni-Directional Processing, J. Imag. Sci. & Tech., 46, no. 4; p. 359-364, (2001).
E.D. Montag and D.C. Wilber, A Comparison of Constant Stimuli and Gray Scale Methods of Color Difference Scaling, Color Res. Appl., 28, Issue 1, p:36-44 (2001).

2000

K. Iino and R.S. Berns, Perceived Color Estimation of Transparency Films Viewed Under the Photomechanical Process Condition Using the RLAB Color Appearance Model, (Japanese) J. Printing Soc. Japan 37(6), 28-40 (2000).
D.R. Wyble and R.S. Berns, A Critical Review of Spectral Models Applied to Binary Color Printing Color Res. Appl., 25, 4-19 (2000).
E.D. Montag and R.S. Berns, Lightness Dependencies and the Effect of Texture on Suprathreshold Lightness Tolerances, Color Res. Appl., 25, 241-250 (2000).
F.H. Imai, R.S. Berns, and D.Y. Tzeng, A Comparative Analysis of Spectral Reflectance Estimated in Various Spaces Using a Trichromatic Camera System, Imag. Sci. Tech. 44, 280-287 (2000).
K.M. Braun and M.D. Fairchild, Psychophysical Generation of Matching Images for Cross-Media Color Reproduction, Journal of the Society of Information Display 8, 33-44 (2000).
G.J. Braun and M.D. Fairchild, General-Purpose Gamut-Mapping Algorithms: Evaluation of Contrast-Preserving Rescaling Functions for Color Gamut Mapping, Journal of Imaging Science and Technology 44, 343-350 (2000).
C.M. Daniels, E.J. Giorgianni, and M.D. Fairchild, Method and Apparatus for Achieving Color-Appearance Matching for an Image Viewed in Surrounds of Different Relative Luminances, United States Patent 6,046,723, Apr. 4, (2000).
D.R. Wyble and M.D. Fairchild, Prediction of Munsell Appearance Scales Using Various Color Appearance Models, Color Res. Appl., 25, 132-144 (2000).

1999

J.S. Arney, E. Pray, and K. Ito, "Kubelka-Munk Theory and the Yule-Nielsen effect on Halftones," J. Imag. Sci. and Technol, 43(4), 353 (1999).
J.S. Arney, and S. Yamaguchi, "Symmetry Properties of Halftone Images I: Scattering Symmetry and Pattern Symmetry," J. Imag. Sci. and Technol, 43(4), 359 (1999).
J.S. Arney and A. Tsujita, "Symmetry of Halftone Images II: Accounting for Ink Opacity and Dot Sharpness," J. Imag. Sci. and Technol, 43(4),359 (1999).
D.R. Wyble and R.S. Berns, "A Critical Review of Spectral Models Applied to Binary Color Printing," Color Res. Appl., 25, 4-19 (2000).
D.R. Wyble and M.D. Fairchild, "Prediction of Munsell Appearance Scales Using Various Color Appearance Models," Color Res. Appl., 25 132-143 (2000).
K.M. Braun and M.D. Fairchild, "Psychophysical Generation of Matching Images for Cross-media Color Reproduction," J. of the Society of Information Display, 8 33-44 (2000).
G.J. Braun and M.D. Fairchild, "Image Lightness Rescaling Using Sigmoidal Contrast Enhancement Functions," Journal of Electronic Imaging, 8, 380-393 (1999).
G.M. Johnson and M.D. Fairchild, "Full-spectral Color Calculations in Realistic Image Synthesis," IEEE Computer Graphics & Applications, 19:4, 47-53 (1999).
M.D. Fairchild, and G.M. Johnson, "Color Appearance Reproduction: Visual Data and Predictive Modeling," Color Res. Appl., 24 121-131 (1999).
R. S. Berns, "Challenges for Colour Science in Multimedia Imaging Systems," in L. MacDonald and R. Luo, eds., Colour Imaging: Vision and Technology, John Wiley & Sons, England, 99-127, 1999.
E.D. Montag and R.S. Berns, "Visual Determination of Hue Suprathreshold Color-Difference Tolerances using CRT-generated stimuli," Color Res. Appl,. 24, 164-176 (1999).
F.H. Imai, R. S. Berns,and D.Y. Tzeng ,"A Comparative Analysis of Spectral Reflectance Estimated in Various Spaces Using a Trichromatic Camera System," Imag. Sci. Tech. 44, 280-287, 2000.
T. Deguchi, N. Katoh, and R.S. Berns, "Clarification of 'Gamma' and the Accurate Characterization of CRT Monitors," Proceedings SID International Symposium, (1999).
E.D. Montag and R.S. Berns, "Lightness Dependencies and the Effect of Texture on Suprathreshold Lightness Tolerance," Color Res. Appl., 25, 241-249 (2000).

1998

M.D. Fairchild, "Color Appearance Models," Addison-Wesley, Reading, Mass.(1998).
Y. Qiao, R.S. Berns, L. Reniff, and E.D. Montag, "Visual Determination of Hue Suprathreshold Color-Difference Tolerances," Color Res. Appl., 23, 302-313 (1998).,
E.D. Montag and R.S. Berns, "Visual Determination of Hue Suprathreshold Color-Difference Tolerances Using CRT-Generated Stimuli," Color Res. Appl., 24, 164-176 (1998).
K. Iino and R.S. Berns, "Building Color Management Modules Using Linear Optimization I. Desktop Color System," J. Imag. Sci. Tech., 42, 79-94 (1998).
K. Iino and R.S. Berns, "Building Color Management Modules using Linear Optimization II. Prepress System for Offset Printing," J. Imag. Sci. Tech., 42, 99-114 (1998).
J.S. Arney and M.L Alber, "Optical Effects of Ink Spread and Penetration on Halftones Printed by Thermal Ink Jet," J. Imag. Sci. & Tech., 42(4), 331(1998).
J.S. Arney, T. Wu, and C. Blehm, "Modeling the Yule-Nielsen Effect on Color Halftones," J. Imag. Sci. & Tech., 42(4), 335(1998).

1997

F. Ebner and M.D. Fairchild, "Gamut Mapping from Below: Finding Minimum Perceptual Distances for Colors Outside the Gamut Volume," Color Res. Appl., 22 402-413 (1997).
R.L. Alfvin and M.D. Fairchild, "Observer Variability in Metameric Color Matches using Color Reproduction Media," Color Res. Appl., 22, 174-188 (1997).
K.M. Braun and M.D. Fairchild, "Testing Five Color Appearance Models for Changes in Viewing Conditions," Color Res. Appl., 22, 165-174 (1997).
T. Tanaka, R.S. Berns, and M.D. Fairchild, "Predicting the Image Quality of Color Overhead Transparencies Using a Color-Appearance Model," J. Electronic Imaging, 6, 154-165 (1997).
M.D. Fairchild, "Predicting Color Appearance of Simple and Complex Stimuli," John Dalton's Colour Vision Legacy, Taylor & Francis, London (1997).
R.S. Berns, "A Generic Approach to Color Modeling," Color Res. Appl., 22, 318-325 (1997).
R.S. Berns and L.A. Reniff, "A Practical Technique to Diagnose Spectrophotometric Errors," Color Res. Appl., 22, 51-60 (1997).
M. Melgosa, E. Hita, A.J. Poza, D.H. Alman, and R.S. Berns, "Suprathreshold Color-Difference Ellipsoids for Surface Colors," Color Res. Appl., 22, 148-155 (1997).
P.D. Burns and R.S. Berns, "Error Propagation in Color Signal Transformations," Color Res. Appl., 22, 280- 289(1997).
E.D. Montag and M.D. Fairchild, "Evaluation of Gamut Mapping Techniques using Simple Rendered Images and Artificial Gamut Boundaries," IEEE Transactions on Image Processing, 6, 977-989 (1997).
E.D. Montag, "The Influence of Boundary Information on the Perception of Color," Journal of the Optical Society A, 14, 997-1006 (1997).