HLC-Colour Atlas XL

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A completely calculable and license-free color model

We see the new HLC Color Atlas as the basis for all stages of professional color communication – from the design to the finished product.
Share, compare, communicate, and match colors with the new HLC-ColourAtlas XL.

The HLC ColourAtlas XL color system is a color representation system designed to describe colors digitally and device-independently. It combines the CIELAB color model and the clear HLC representation system to achieve this goal.

HLC Colour Atlas XL

13.283 mathematically and systematically graded CIELAB shades.

HLC Colour Atlas Standard

2040 mathematically and systematically graded CIELAB shades.

Gamutmap

Easily compare colour spaces and find colours that fit your needs

Zitat: Liberate color from chains - freieFarbe e.V.

The Authors of the Atlas

We, the team of “HLC-ColourAtlas.org”, would like to thank freieFarbe e.V. the authors of the “CIELAB HLC Colour Atlas” for providing the completely calculable and license-free color model.

Vision for the future

Imagine a world where creatives can effortlessly translate their imaginations into reality. An artist in Los Angeles, working on her vibrant mural, selects the perfect shade of azure for the …

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HLC-Colour Atlas Data

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HLC-Colour-Atlas_EPV_ColourValues_v2-3.xls

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HLC Colour Atlas XL Spectral Data v1

What are the spectral data of the color atlas suitable for? The spectral data correspond to the printed fields of the color atlas and can be read, processed and used …

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Latest News

Here are 36 starter prompts, focusing on using the HLC-ColourAtlas and Cielab in color projects with Affinity™ and Canva™

1. **Understanding the Basics of HLC-ColourAtlas and Cielab for Beginners** – Introduction to the foundational concepts of HLC-ColourAtlas and Cielab for new designers. 2. **The Importance of Color Accuracy in …

Here are 36 starter prompts for various design projects using the HLC Colour Atlas – CIELAB:

HLC ColourAtlas-Cielab – Color Analyst Logo Design for a Cafe: Use earthy tones from the HLC Colour Atlas to create a warm and inviting logo. Focus on browns and greens …

Here are 36 starter prompts designed for artists, focusing on the use of color theory, CIELAB color model, and the HLC ColourAtlas in various art forms:

“Explain how the CIELAB color model can enhance color expression in painting.” “Discuss the use of HLC ColourAtlas for creating mood in landscape art.” “Describe how to select a harmonious …

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