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What is the difference between the Lab* values and the L a b values when using a Minolta colorimeter?

April 26, 2017colorimeter Minolta values

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What is the difference between the L*a*b* values and the L a b values when using a Minolta colorimeter?

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L*a*b* refers to CIELAB coordinates that are commonly used as the basis for color difference measurements. Lab refers to an older color space known as HunterLab. It was a predecessor of the CIELAB space and, unless someone specifically asks for HunterLab values, it shouldn’t be used. The values are not equivalent.