Image matching between hard and soft copies under different illuminations

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to find out changes in color perception caused by different illuminations and evaluate corresponding color data using pictorial images. The two most commonly used media: CRT-display (soft copy) and printed images (hard copy) were included in this research. Six complex images were used. Experiment includes observers who performed color matching between soft and hard copies. Printed hard copies were illuminated and viewed with and without light source that simulated CIE Standard Illuminant D50. Results show that light source D50 provides smaller color differences between soft and hard copies.