

The colors were chosen to represent various natural objects, colors that are problematic for color reproduction, additive and subtractive primaries, and a gray scale.

The ColorChecker® consists of 24 squares of paint applied to paper then mounted to a cardboard backing with a black frame around all the patches. Davidson in 1976 as a test for photography, television and printing, it is still being produced and used for a variety of color tests and color profiling. The GretagMacbeth ColorChecker® has been around since 1976 when it was called the Macbeth ColorChecker®. Home Color Information GretagMacbeth ColorChecker®
