Investigation of Chinese skin colour and appearance for skin colour reproduction

Kaida Xiao, Ningfang Liao, Faraedon Zardawi, Haoxue Liu, Richard Van Noort, Zhixiong Yang, Min Huang, Julian M. Yates

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    Abstract

    A Chinese skin colour database is established based on measurements taken from nine bodies areas of 202 Chinese individuals to move towards accurate skin colour reproduction. The colour appearance of each skin point is predicted, and a comprehensive colour gamut for Chinese skin is determined. A consistent colour shift between facial and arm colours is identified, in which facial colour tends to be more reddish, more colourful, and darker than arm colour. Moreover, Chinese females are found to have lighter, paler, and more yellowish skin than Chinese males. Variations in Chinese skin colour are quantified, and body area differences and gender differences are shown to have significant effects on Chinese skin colour. © 2012 Chinese Optics Letters. © 2012 Chinese Optics Letters.
    Original languageEnglish
    Article number083301
    JournalChinese Optics Letters
    Volume10
    Issue number8
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Aug 2012

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