ASTM D1729-96(2003)
Standard Practice for Visual Appraisal of Colors and Color Differences of Diffusely-Illuminated Opaque Materials

Standard No.

ASTM D1729-96(2003)

Release Date

1996

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D1729-96(2009)

Latest

ASTM D1729-22

Scope

Although color measuring instruments are widely used, color matches are usually checked visually. The standardization of visual examination has greatly improved the uniformity of products and the accuracy of color matches.

The use of this practice is essential for critical color matching but is also recommended for any color appraisal, such as the choice or approval of a color. This practice is widely used in industry to choose colors, exhibit colors reproducibly, inspect incoming materials, monitor color producing processes, and inspect finished goods. Visual appraisal is particularly important when the product inspected is not of the same material as the color standard to which it is compared.

4.2.1 Observers8212;This practice is based on the fundamental assumption that the observer has normal color vision and is trained and experienced in observing and classifying color differences. The significance of the results depends on that being so. The selection, evaluation, and training of observers are treated in Guide E 1499.

4.2.2 Illumination8212;Simulated average daylight is recommended by the International Commission on Illumination (CIE), but a slightly bluer simulated north-sky daylight came into widespread use in North America, because it provides a slightly greater distinction between very pale yellow and white, a distinction of great commercial importance.

1.1 This practice specifies the equipment and procedures for visual appraisal of the colors and color differences of opaque materials that are diffusely illuminated. These specification are of critical importance in color matching. This practice requires judgments by observers with normal color vision.

1.2 Critical visual appraisal of colors and color differences of materials such as metallic and pearlescent paints requires illumination that is nearly a geometric simulation of sunlight, because such directional illumination permits observation of the glitter and goniochromatism that characterize such materials. Such viewing conditions are beyond the scope of this practice.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM D1729-96(2003) Referenced Document

• ASTM D1535 Standard Practice for Specifying Color by the Munsell System*， 1997-04-19 Update
• ASTM D4086 Standard Practice for Visual Evaluation of Metamerism*， 2012-07-01 Update
• ASTM D523 Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss
• ASTM D5531 Standard Guide for Preparation, Maintenance, and Distribution of Physical Product Standards for Color and Geometric Appearance of Coatings*， 2003-05-10 Update
• ASTM E1164 Standard Practice for Obtaining Spectrophotometric Data for Object-Color Evaluation
• ASTM E1499 Standard Guide for Selection, Evaluation, and Training of Observers*， 2009-12-01 Update
• ASTM E284 Standard Terminology of Appearance*， 1999-04-19 Update
• ASTM E308 Standard Practice for Computing the Colors of Objects by Using the CIE System*， 1999-04-19 Update

ASTM D1729-96(2003) history

• 2022 ASTM D1729-22 Standard Practice for Visual Appraisal of Colors and Color Differences of Diffusely-Illuminated Opaque Materials
• 2016 ASTM D1729-16 Standard Practice for Visual Appraisal of Colors and Color Differences of Diffusely-Illuminated Opaque Materials
• 1996 ASTM D1729-96(2009) Standard Practice for Visual Appraisal of Colors and Color Differences of Diffusely-Illuminated Opaque Materials
• 1996 ASTM D1729-96(2003) Standard Practice for Visual Appraisal of Colors and Color Differences of Diffusely-Illuminated Opaque Materials
• 1996 ASTM D1729-96 Standard Practice for Visual Appraisal of Colors and Color Differences of Diffusely-Illuminated Opaque Materials