Analytical colorimetry - Part 2: Saunderson correction, solutions of the Kubelka-Munk equation, tinting strength, depth of shade, hiding power (ISO 18314-2:2023)

This document specifies the Saunderson correction for different measurement geometries and the solutions of the Kubelka-Munk equation for hiding and transparent layers. It also specifies methods for the calculations of the tinting strength including the residual colour difference based on different criteria such as the depth of shade. Finally, methods for determining the hiding power are provided.
The procedures for preparing the samples for these measurements are not part of this document. They are agreed between the contracting parties or are described in other national or international standards.

Analytische Farbmessung - Teil 2: Saunderson‑Korrektur, Lösungen der Kubelka‑Munk‑Gleichung, Farbstärke, Farbtiefe und Deckvermögen (ISO 18314-2:2023)

Dieses Dokument legt die Saunderson Korrektur für unterschiedliche Messgeometrien sowie die Lösungen der Kubelka Munk Gleichung für deckende und durchsichtige Schichten fest. Es legt außerdem Verfahren zur Berechnung der Farbstärke, einschließlich des Restfarbabstandes, mit unterschiedlichen Kriterien, die auf der Farbtiefe beruhen, fest. Schließlich werden Verfahren zur Bestimmung des Deckvermögens zur Verfügung gestellt.
Die Durchführungen der Probenherstellung für diese Messungen sind nicht Bestandteil dieses Dokuments. Diese werden zwischen den Vertragspartnern vereinbart oder sind in anderen nationalen oder internationalen Normen beschrieben.

Analyse colorimétrique - Partie 2: Correction de Saunderson, solutions de l'équation de Kubelka-Munk, pouvoir colorant, profondeur de teinte, pouvoir masquant (ISO 18314-2:2023)

Le présent document spécifie la correction de Saunderson pour différentes géométries de mesure et les solutions de l’équation de Kubelka-Munk pour les couches masquantes et transparentes. Il spécifie également les méthodes de calcul du pouvoir colorant et de l’écart de couleur résiduel basées sur différents critères, tels que la profondeur de teinte. Enfin, des méthodes sont fournies pour déterminer le pouvoir masquant.
Les méthodes de préparation des échantillons destinés à ces mesurages ne sont pas couvertes par le présent document. Elles sont fixées par accord entre les parties contractantes ou sont décrites dans d’autres normes nationales ou internationales.

Analizna kolorimetrija - 2. del: Saundersonova korekcija, rešitve Kubelka-Munkove enačbe, barvna jakost, globina barve in kritnost (ISO 18314-2:2023)

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN ISO 18314-2:2023
01-marec-2023
Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 18314-2:2018

Analizna kolorimetrija - 2. del: Saundersonova korekcija, rešitve Kubelka-Munkove

enačbe, barvna jakost, globina barve in kritnost (ISO 18314-2:2023)

Analytical colorimetry - Part 2: Saunderson correction, solutions of the Kubelka-Munk

equation, tinting strength, depth of shade, hiding power (ISO 18314-2:2023)

Analytische Farbmessung - Teil 2: Saunderson-Korrektur, Lösungen der Kubelka-Munk-

Gleichung, Farbstärke, Farbtiefe und Deckvermögen (ISO 18314-2:2023)

Analyse colorimétrique - Partie 2: Correction de Saunderson, solutions de l'équation de

Kubelka-Munk, pouvoir colorant, profondeur de teinte, pouvoir masquant (ISO 18314-

2:2023)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 18314-2:2023
ICS:
17.180.20 Barve in merjenje svetlobe Colours and measurement of
light
87.060.10 Pigmenti in polnila Pigments and extenders
SIST EN ISO 18314-2:2023 en,fr,de

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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Analytical colorimetry - Part 2: Saunderson correction,
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Analyse colorimétrique - Partie 2: Correction de Analytische Farbmessung - Teil 2: Saunderson-

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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 18314-2
Second edition
2023-01
Analytical colorimetry —
Part 2:
Saunderson correction, solutions of
the Kubelka-Munk equation, tinting
strength, depth of shade and hiding
power
Analyse colorimétrique —
Partie 2: Correction de Saunderson, solutions de l'équation de
Kubelka-Munk, pouvoir colorant, profondeur de teinte et pouvoir
masquant
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Foreword ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................iv

1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

2 Normative references ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

3 Terms and definitions .................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

4 Symbols and abbreviated terms..........................................................................................................................................................3

5 Saunderson correction ..................................................................................................................................................................................4

5.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

5.2 Incidence diffuse, observation 0° (d:0°) .......................................................................................................................... 5

5.3 Incidence 45°, observation 0° (45°:0°) ............................................................................................................................... 5

6 Solution of the Kubelka-Munk equations .................................................................................................................................. 5

6.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

6.2 Method 1 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

6.3 Method 2 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

7 Determination of relative tinting strength and residual colour difference of

coloured pigments ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 7

7.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

7.2 Principle ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

7.3 Procedure .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

7.3.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 7

7.3.2 Evaluation of absorption at the absorption maximum .................................................................... 7

7.3.3 Evaluation of the weighted K/S sum ................................................................................................................. 8

7.3.4 Evaluation by equalizing the tristimulus value, Y ................................................................................ 9

7.3.5 Evaluation by equalizing the smallest of the tristimulus values X, Y, and Z .................. 9

7.3.6 Evaluation by equalizing the depth of shade ......................................................................................... 10

8 Determination of hiding power of pigmented media ................................................................................................12

8.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................................12

8.2 Example for white or light-coloured paints with a contrast ratio of 0,98 as hiding

power criterion ...................................................................................................................................................................................12

9 Repeatability and reproducibility .................................................................................................................................................13

Annex A (normative) Tables of coefficients for calculating a(φ) values (standard illuminant

D65 and 10° standard observer) ......................................................................................................................................................14

Annex B (normative) Tables of coefficients for calculating a(φ) values (illuminant C and 2°

standard observer) ........................................................................................................................................................................................16

Bibliography .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................18

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Analytical colorimetry —
Part 2:
Saunderson correction, solutions of the Kubelka-Munk
equation, tinting strength, depth of shade and hiding
power
1 Scope

This document specifies the Saunderson correction for different measurement geometries and the

solutions of the Kubelka-Munk equation for hiding and transparent layers. It also specifies methods

for the calculations of the tinting strength including the residual colour difference based on different

criteria such as the depth of shade. Finally, methods for determining the hiding power are provided.

The procedures for preparing the samples for these measurements are not part of this document.

They are agreed between the contracting parties or are described in other national or international

standards.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.

ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:

— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https:// www .electropedia .org/
3.1
tinting strength
colour strength

measure of the ability of a colourant to colour other materials because of its absorptive power

[SOURCE: ISO 18451-1:2019, 3.122]
3.2
relative tinting strength
relative colour strength

percentage ratio of the tinting strength (3.1) of the colourant under test related to the tinting strength

of a reference colourant
[SOURCE: ISO 18451-1:2019, 3.105]
3.3
tinting strength criterion

parameter that describes the colouring effect of a colourant, based on its absorption

Note 1 to entry: The tinting strength criteria used in this document are the following:

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— value of the Kubelka-Munk function at the absorption maximum;
— weighted sum of the Kubelka-Munk function values;
— tristimulus value Y;
— the smallest of the tristimulus values X, Y, Z;
— shade depth parameter B.

Note 2 to entry: Examples of other tinting strength parameters not used in this document are the following:

— unweighted sum of the Kubelka-Munk function values;
— chromaticity given by the three colour coordinates (L*, a*, b*);
— reflectance factor at the absorption maximum.
3.4
residual colour difference

colour difference that remains between the white reductions of the reference and test samples when

the tinting strength criterion (3.3) values are the same or have been equalized
EXAMPLE Residual colour difference is given by ΔE*.
3.5
depth of shade
shade depth
colour depth

measure for the intensity of a colour perception that increases with increasing chroma and decreases

with increasing lightness

Note 1 to entry: Colourations having the same depth of shade appear to be prepared using the same concentrations

of colourants having the same tinting strength (3.1).

[SOURCE: ISO 18451-1:2019, 3.26, modified — admitted terms “shade depth” and “colour depth” have

been added.]
3.6
standard depth of shade
standard shade depth
standard colour depth
depth of shade (3.5) level laid down by convention

[SOURCE: ISO 18451-1:2019, 3.113, modified — admitted terms “standard shade depth” and “standard

colour depth” have been added.]
3.7
hiding power

ability of coating to obliterate the colour or colour differences of the substrate

Note 1 to entry: The use of the German expressions “Deckkraft” und “Deckfähigkeit” should be avoided.

Note 2 to entry: The term “coverage” is ambiguous because it is used in some instances to refer to hiding power

and in others to mean spreading rate. The more precise terms hiding power and spreading rate should always be

used.
[SOURCE: ISO 18451-1:2019, 3.47]
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4 Symbols and abbreviated terms
a constant
a* CIELAB colour coordinate
a(φ) factor
a(λ) auxiliary variable
b* CIELAB colour coordinate
b(λ) auxiliary variable
B shade depth parameter
C relative tinting strength
rel

D hiding power value indicating the area of the contrast substrate concerned, in m , which can

be coated with 1 kg

D hiding power value indicating the area of the contrast substrate concerned, in m , which can

be coated with 1 l
F(λ) Kubelka-Munk function
F′(λ) modified Kubelka-Munk function

g(λ) weighting function (defined as the sum of the colour matching functions x()λ , y()λ , and

z λ for a 10° standard observer)
h thickness
K coefficient
K(λ) absorption coefficient
(K/S) Kubelka-Munk value of reference sample
(K/S) Kubelka-Munk value of test sample
L* CIELAB lightness
m mass fraction of coloured pigment reference sample
m mass fraction of coloured pigment test sample
n refractive index

r reflection coefficient at the surface for directional light incident perpendicular from outside

reflection coefficient at the surface for directional light incident parallel under 45° from outside

r reflection coefficient for light incident diffusely from the inside of the specimen

R()λ reflectance spectrum
R λ reflectance of infinitely thick layer
Saunderson-corrected reflectance spectrum
R()λ
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Saunderson-corrected reflectance of the black substrate
R λ
Saunderson-corrected reflectance of the white substrate
R λ
Saunderson-corrected reflectance of the sample on black substrate
R()λ
Saunderson-corrected reflectance of the sample on white substrate
R()λ
R′ λ modified reflectance spectrum including surface effects
s saturation
S()λ scattering coefficient
SD standard depth of shade
T weighted sum
x, y chromaticity coordinates
X, Y, Z tristimulus values
ΔE *
residual colour difference
CIELAB colour difference
φ hue angle
φ closest angle in the table below the hue angle
r as a subscript, r refers to the reference sample
t as a subscript, t refers to the test sample
5 Saunderson correction
5.1 General

For colorimetric calculation it is necessary to account for surface phenomena to obtain viable results.

The formulae are known as Saunderson correction, and their derivation can be found in References [1]

[3]

and [2]. The necessary coefficients are solutions of the Fresnel formulae depending on the index of

refraction for the given binder.

The formulae are derived assuming an ideal surface, a perfectly hiding layer and a perfectly diffuse

scattering of light inside the interior of the specimen. Any deviation from these assumptions shall lead

to consideration of the usefulness of the following calculations.

The formulae given here are for two of the most widespread geometries: diffuse incidence, 0°

observation (d:0°) [Formula (1), Formula (2) and Formula (3)] and 45° incidence, 0° observation (45°:0°)

[Formula (4) and Formula (5)]. In nearly every colorimeter used, the measurement angle is not 0° but

8°. This deviation is not considered problematic.
The constants necessary for the calculation are the following:

r reflection coefficient at the surface for directional light incident perpendicular from outside.

For n = 1,5 r = 0,040.
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reflection coefficient at the surface for directional light incident parallel under 45° from out-

side. For n = 1,5, r = 0,050.

r reflection coefficient for light incident diffusely from the inside of the specimen. For n =

1,5, r = 0,596.
5.2 Incidence diffuse, observation 0° (d:0°)

The constant a = 1 if a gloss trap is closed and a = 0 if the gloss trap is open and the specular reflection

is excluded.
11−rr− R λ
()() ()
Rrλ =+a (1)
1−rR()λ
Where a = 1:
Rrλ −
R λ = (2)
11−−rr −R()λ
Where a = 0:
R()λ
R λ = (3)
1 −−rr ++rr R()λ
02 20
5.3 Incidence 45°, observation 0° (45°:0°)
11−rr− R()λ
()()
R()λ = (4)
1−rR()λ
nR λ
R λ = (5)
1−−+rr rr +nr R()λ
00 00 2
6 Solution of the Kubelka-Munk equations
6.1 General

The Kubelka-Munk theory describes the reflection of a pigmented layer by two constants: absorption,

K(λ), and scattering, S(λ). It is based on the following assumptions:
a) ideally diffuse radiation distribution on the irradiation side;
b) ideally diffuse radiation distribution in the interior of the layer;

c) no consideration of surface phenomena resulting from the discontinuity in refractive index.

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For an infinitely thick, respectively hiding layer with a reflectance of R(λ) , the following solutions

shown in Formula (6) and Formula (7) are found, which allow the determination of the relation between

the scattering and the absorption coefficient:
1−R()λ 
K()λ
 
= ≡FR ()λ  (6)
 
S λ 2R λ
() ()
respectively the inverse:
K()λ K()λ  K()λ 
R()λ =+12− + (7)
   
S λ S λ S λ
() () ()
   

For the determination of the scattering and absorption coefficient, two different methods can be applied

(the Saunderson correction shall be used).
6.2 Method 1

Measurement of the reflectance of an infinite thick (respectively hiding) layer and the reflectance

* *

R λ of a coating of the thickness, h, on a substrate of the reflection R λ , then following Formulae (8),

() ()
(9), (10), and (11):
 
1 1
 
a()λ = +R()λ (8)
 
R λ
 ∞ 
 
1 1
* *
baλλ= −R λ =  −R λ  (9)
() () () ()
∞ ∞
 
R()λ
 
** * *
 
1 − aR()λλ() ++ RR()λλ () R(λλ )
0 0
 
S()λ = arcoth (10)
bhλ
()  
bR()λλ() − R()λ
 
KSλλ= a λ −1 (11)
() ()[]()
6.3 Method 2

This method applies two layers of equal thickness, h, on black and white substances. After the

determination of the auxiliary variables a(λ) and b(λ) according to Formula (12) and Formula (13), the

scattering coefficient, S(λ) can be calculated using Formula (14) or Formula (15). The possibility with

the least experimental uncertainty should be chosen.
* * * * * ** * *
     
11+RR()λλ() RR()λλ− () ++RR()λλ() RR()λλ− ()
w ow b ob b ob ow w
     
a λ = (12)
* * * *
 
2 RR()λλ() −RR()λλ()
b ow w ob
 
ba()λλ= () −1 (13)
** **
 
1(−a λλ)(RR)(+ λλ)(+RR)(λ)
bobb ob
 
S()λ = arcoth (14)
bh()λ
 
b(λ))(RRλλ)(− )
bob
 
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** **
 
1(−a λλ)(RR)(+ λλ)(+RR)(λ)
woww ow
 
S()λ = arcoth (15)
bh()λ
 
b(λ))(RRλλ)(− )
wow
 

Using S(λ), the reflectance R(λ)* of a coating of the thickness, h, on a substrate of the reflection R λ is

given by Formula (16):
1 −− (Raλλ)( {}) (bbλλ) coth[]() (Shλ )
* 0
R()λ = (16)
aRλ − (()λλ +bb() coth(λλ) Sh()
() []

NOTE The formulation of the Kubelka-Munk theory leads to a system of differential equations. The solution

can be stated in different ways either by the use of the trigonometric functions used here or by the use of

logarithmic functions. They are mathematically equivalent.
7 Determination of relative tinting strength and residual colour difference of
coloured pigments
7.1 General

All the methods specified here presuppose, at least approximately, a linear relationship between the

concentration of the colourant and the Kubelka-Munk function.

It is assumed that the scattering by the draw-downs being measured is dominated by the white pigment

and the absorption by the coloured pigment. All these conditions shall be met to ascertain correct

results of the methods described here. The Kubelka-Munk function for the white paste can be neglected

in most cases.
7.2 Principle

The reference and test samples are incorporated into white pastes. The corresponding reflectance

spectra are measured on opaque draw-downs of the resulting coloured pastes. The appropriate tinting

strength criterion is calculated from the measured values.

If the tinting strength criterion values for the reference and test samples differ, the mass fraction of the

sample is increased or decreased until the values become equal. This adjustment may be performed

either experimentally or mathematically.

If the tinting strength criterion values for the reference and test samples are the same, or after they

have been equalized, the residual colour difference between the white reductions of the reference and

test samples is calculated from the corresponding reflectance spectra.

A spectrophotometer with d:8° or 8°:d measuring geometry with or without gloss trap, or instruments

with 45°:0° or 0°:45° measuring geometry are recommended.
7.3 Procedure
7.3.1 General

The reflectance of an opaque draw-down of the white reduction of the reference sample and the

corresponding reflectance of the test sample are measured in the visible spectral range.

7.3.2 Evaluation of absorption at the absorption maximum

The tinting strength criterion is the maximum Kubelka-Munk value. Prerequisite for this method are

equal concentrations of reference and test pigments in the white pastes.
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Determine the wavelength in the reflectance spectra of the white reductions at which the reflectance is

a minimum. From the minimum Saunderson-corrected reflectance R * and R *, calculate the Kubelka-

r t

Munk values (K/S) and (K/S) for this wavelength by means of Formula (6). The relative tinting strength

r t
C is then obtain
...

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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01-februar-2022
Analizna kolorometrija - 2. del: Saundersonova korekcija, rešitve Kubelka-
Munkove enačbe, barvna jakost in kritnost (ISO/DIS 18314-2:2022)

Analytical colorimetry - Part 2: Saunderson correction, solutions of the Kubelka-Munk

equation, tinting strength, depth of shade, hiding power (ISO/DIS 18314-2:2022)

Analytische Farbmessung - Teil 2: Saunderson-Korrektur, Lösungen der Kubelka-Munk-

Gleichung, Farbstärke, Deckvermögen (ISO/DIS 18314-2:2022)

Analyse colorimétrique - Partie 2: Correction de Saunderson, solutions de l'équation de

Kubelka-Munk, pouvoir colorant, profondeur de teinte, pouvoir masquant (ISO/DIS
18314-2:2022)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN ISO 18314-2 rev
ICS:
17.180.20 Barve in merjenje svetlobe Colours and measurement of
light
87.060.10 Pigmenti in polnila Pigments and extenders
oSIST prEN ISO 18314-2:2022 en,fr,de

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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Contents Page

Foreword ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................iv

1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

2 Normative references ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

3 Terms and definitions .................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

4 Symbols and abbreviated terms..........................................................................................................................................................2

5 Saunderson correction ..................................................................................................................................................................................4

5.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

5.2 Incidence diffuse, observation 0° (d:0°) .......................................................................................................................... 5

5.3 Incidence 45°, observation 0° (45°:0°) ............................................................................................................................... 5

6 Solution of the Kubelka-Munk equations .................................................................................................................................. 5

7 Determination of relative tinting strength and residual colour difference of

coloured pigments ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 6

7.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

7.2 Principle ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

7.3 Procedure .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

7.3.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 7

7.3.2 Evaluation of absorption at the absorption maximum .................................................................... 7

7.3.3 Evaluation of the weighted K/S sum ................................................................................................................. 8

7.3.4 E valuation by equalizing the tristimulus value, Y ................................................................................ 8

7.3.5 E valuation by equalizing the smallest of the tristimulus values X, Y, and Z .................. 9

7.3.6 E valuation by equalizing the depth of shade ............................................................................................ 9

8 Determination of hiding power of pigmented media ................................................................................................11

8.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11

8.2 Example for white or light coloured paints with a contrast ratio of 0,98 as hiding

power criterion ...................................................................................................................................................................................12

9 Repeatability and reproducibility .................................................................................................................................................13

10 Test report ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................13

Annex A (normative) Tables of coefficients for calculating a(φ) values (standard illuminant

D65 and 10° standard observer) ......................................................................................................................................................14

Annex B (normative) Tables of coefficients for calculating a(φ) values (illuminant C and 2°

standard observer) ........................................................................................................................................................................................16

Bibliography .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................18

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— the title has been amended by “depth of shade”;
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Analytical colorimetry —
Part 2:
Saunderson correction, solutions of the Kubelka-Munk
equation, tinting strength, depth of shade, hiding power
1 Scope

This document specifies the Saunderson correction for different measurement geometries and the

solutions of the Kubelka-Munk equation for hiding and transparent layers. It also specifies methods for

the calculations of the tinting strength including the residual colour difference with different criteria

and of the hiding power.

The procedures for preparing the samples for these measurements are not part of this document.

They are agreed between the contracting parties or are described in other national or International

Standards.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.

ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:

— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
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3.1
tinting strength
colour strength

measure of the ability of a colourant to colour other materials because of its absorptive power

[SOURCE: ISO 18451-1:2019, 3.122]
3.2
relative tinting strength
relative colour strength

percentage ratio of the tinting strength (3.1) of the colourant under test related to the tinting strength

of a reference colourant
[SOURCE: ISO 18451-1:2019, 3.105]
3.3
tinting strength criterion

parameter that describes the colouring effect of a colourant, based on its absorption

Note 1 to entry: The tinting strength criteria used in this document are the following:

— value of the Kubelka-Munk function at the absorption maximum;
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— weighted sum of the Kubelka-Munk function values;
— tristimulus value Y;
— the smallest of the tristimulus values X, Y, Z;
— shade depth parameter B.

Examples of other tinting strength parameters not used in this document are the following:

— unweighted sum of the Kubelka-Munk function values;
— chromaticity given by the three colour coordinates (L*, a*, b*);
— reflectance factor at the absorption maximum.
3.4
residual colour difference

colour difference that remains between the white reductions of the reference and test samples when

the tinting strength criterion values are the same or have been equalized
EXAMPLE Residual colour difference is given by ΔE*.
3.5
depth of shade
shade depth
colour depth

measure for the intensity of a colour perception that increases with increasing chroma and decreases

with increasing lightness

Note 1 to entry: Colourations having the same depth of shade appear to be prepared using the same concentrations

of colourants having the same tinting strength.

[SOURCE: ISO 18451-1:2019, 3.26 modified: synonyms “shade depth” and “colour depth” added]

3.6
standard depth of shade
standard shade depth
standard colour depth
depth of shade (3.5) level laid down by convention

[SOURCE: ISO 18451-1:2019, 3.113, modified: synonyms “standard shade depth” and “standard colour

depth” added]
3.7
hiding power

ability of coating to obliterate the colour or colour differences of the substrate

Note 1 to entry: The use of the German expressions “Deckkraft” und “Deckfähigkeit” should be avoided.

Note 2 to entry: The term “coverage” is ambiguous because it is used in some instances to refer to hiding power

and in others to mean spreading rate. The more precise terms hiding power and spreading rate should always be

used.
[SOURCE: ISO 18451-1:2019, 3.47]
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms
a constant
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a* CIELAB colour coordinate
a(φ) factor
a(λ) auxiliary variable
b* CIELAB colour coordinate
b(λ) auxiliary variable
B shade depth parameter
C relative tinting strength
rel

D hiding power value indicating the area of the contrast substrate concerned, in m , which can be

coated with 1 kg

D hiding power value indicating the area of the contrast substrate concerned, in m , which can be

coated with 1 l
F(λ) Kubelka-Munk function
F′(λ) modified Kubelka-Munk function
g(λ)

weighting function (defined as the sum of the colour matching functions x λ , y λ , and z λ

() () ()
for a 10° standard observer)
h thickness
K coefficient
K(λ) absorption coefficient
(K/S) Kubelka-Munk value of reference sample
(K/S) Kubelka-Munk value of test sample
L* CIELAB lightness
m mass fraction of coloured pigment reference sample
m mass fraction of coloured pigment test sample
n refractive index

r reflection coefficient at the surface for directional light incident perpendicular from outside

reflection coefficient at the surface for directional light incident parallel under 45° from outside

r reflection coefficient for light incident diffusely from the inside of the specimen

reflectance spectrum
R λ
reflectance of infinitely thick layer
R λ
Saunderson-corrected reflectance spectrum
R()λ
Saunderson-corrected reflectance of the black substrate
R λ
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Saunderson-corrected reflectance of the white substrate
R λ
Saunderson-corrected reflectance of the sample on black substrate
R λ
Saunderson-corrected reflectance of the sample on white substrate
R λ
modified reflectance spectrum including surface effects
R´ λ
s saturation
scattering coefficient
S λ
SD standard depth of shade
T weighted sum
x, y chromaticity coordinates
X, Y, Z tristimulus values
”*E residual colour difference
CIELAB colour difference
φ hue angle
φ closest angle in the table below the hue angle
5 Saunderson correction
5.1 General

For colorimetric calculation it is necessary to account for surface phenomena to obtain viable results.

[1] [2]

The formulas are known as Saunderson correction, their derivation can be found in References and

[3]

The necessary coefficients are solutions of the Fresnel formulae depending on the index of refraction

for the given binder.

The formulae are derived assuming an ideal surface, a perfectly hiding layer and a perfectly diffuse

scattering of light inside the interior of the specimen. Any deviation from these assumptions shall lead

to consideration of the usefulness of the following calculations.

The formulae given here are for two of the most widespread geometries: diffuse incidence, 0°

observation (d:0°) (Formula (1), Formula (2) and Formula (3)) and 45° incidence, 0° observation (45°:0°)

(Formula (4) and Formula (5). In nearly every colorimeter used, the measurement angle is not 0° but 8°.

This deviation is not considered problematic.
The constants necessary for the calculation are the following:

r : reflection coefficient at the surface for directional light incident perpendicular from outside.

For n = 1,5 r = 0,040.

reflection coefficient at the surface for directional light incident parallel under 45° from out-

r :
side. For n = 1,5, r = 0,050.

r : reflection coefficient for light incident diffusely from the inside of the specimen. For n = 1,5, r = 0,596.

2 2
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5.2 Incidence diffuse, observation 0° (d:0°)

The constant a = 1 if a gloss trap is closed and a = 0 if the gloss trap is open and the specular reflection

is excluded.
11−rr− R λ
()() ()
Rrλ =+a (1)
0 *
1−rR()λ
Rrλ −
fora =1: R λ = (2)
11−−rr  −R λ 
 
R λ
* ()
fora =1: R λ = (3)
1−−rr ++rr R λ 
02 20
 
5.3 Incidence 45°, observation 0° (45°:0°)
1 *
11−rr− R λ
()() ()
R λ = (4)
1−rR λ
nR()λ
R λ = (5)
1−−+rr rr +nr R λ
00 00 2
6 Solution of the Kubelka-Munk equations

The Kubelka-Munk theory describes the reflection of a pigmented layer by two constants: absorption

[K(λ)] and scattering [S(λ)]. It is based on the following assumptions:
a) ideally diffuse radiation distribution on the irradiation side;
b) ideally diffuse radiation distribution in the interior of the layer;

c) no consideration of surface phenomena resulting from the discontinuity in refractive index.

For an infinitely thick, respectively hiding layer with a reflectance of R(λ) , the following solutions

(Formula (6) and Formula (7)) are found, which allow the determination of the relation between the

scattering and the absorption coefficient:
1−R λ
K λ ()
= ≡FR λ (6)
S λ 2R λ
() ()
respectively the inverse:
   
K λ K λ K λ
() () ()
R λ =+12− + (7)
()    
   
S λ S λ S λ
() () ()
   

For the determination of the scattering and absorption coefficient, two different methods can be applied

(the Saunderson correction shall be used):
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Method 1 Measurement of the reflectance of an infinite thick (respectively hiding) layer and the

* *

reflectance R λ of a coating of the thickness, h, on a substrate of the reflection R λ , then following

() ()
Formulae (8), (9), (10), and (11):
 
1 1 *
 
a λ = +R λ (8)
() ()
 
R λ
 ∞ 
 
* 1 1 *
 
baλλ= −R λ = −R λ (9)
() () () ()
∞ ∞
 
R λ
 ∞ 
** **
1−aRλλ[( ))−RRλλ+ () R()λ
S λ = arcoth (10)
bhλ 
() bRλλ[( )))−R λ
KSλλ= a λ −1. (11)
() () ()
 

Method 2 This method applies two layers of equal thickness (h) on black and white substances.

After the determination of the auxiliary variables a(λ), b(λ) according to Formula (12) and Formula (13),

either Formula (14) or Formula (15) may be used to calculate the scattering coefficient S(λ). The

possibility with the least experimental uncertainty should be chosen.
** ** ** **
  
[(11+RRλλ)) [(RRλλ)(−+)(+RRλλ)) [[(RRλλ))−
( ( (
wowb ob bob ow w
  
a λ = (12)
** **
2[(RRλλ)( )(−RRλλ))
boww ob
baλλ= −1 (13)
() ()
** **
1 1(−−a λλ)[R() R(λλ)]+R( )R()λ
bobb ob
S(λ)= arcoth (14)
b(λ)h b(λ)[RR(λλ)R− () ]
bob
** **
1 1(−−a λλ)[R() R(λλ)]+R( )R()λ
woww ow
S(λ)= arcoth (15)
b(λ)h b(λ)[RR(λλ)R− () ]
wow

Using S(λ) the reflectance R(λ) of a coating of the thickness, h, on a substrate of the reflection R()λ is

given by Formula (16):
1R−−()λλ[(a )b()λλcoth{b()}S(λ)h ]
* o
R(λ) = (16)
a()λλ−+R( )b()λ cooth{b(λλ)S}()h

NOTE The formulation of the Kubelka-Munk theory leads to a system of differential equations. The solution

can be stated in different ways either by the use of the trigonometric functions used here or by the use of

logarithmic functions. They are mathematically equivalent.
7 Determination of relative tinting strength and residual colour difference of
coloured pigments
7.1 General

All the methods specified here presuppose, at least approximately, a linear relationship between the

concentration of the colourant and the Kubelka-Munk function.

It is assumed that the scattering by the draw-downs being measured is dominated by the white pigment

and the absorption by the coloured pigment. All these conditions shall be met to ascertain correct

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results of the methods described here. The Kubelka-Munk function for the white paste can be neglected

in most cases.
7.2 Principle

The reference and test samples are incorporated into white pastes. The corresponding reflectance

spectra are measured on opaque draw-downs of the resulting coloured pastes. The appropriate tinting

strength criterion is calculated from the measured values.

If the tinting strength criterion values for the reference and test samples differ, the mass fraction of the

sample is increased or decreased until the values become equal. This adjustment may be performed

either experimentally or mathematically.

If the tinting strength criterion values for the reference and test samples are the same, or after they

have been equalized, the residual colour difference between the white reductions of the reference and

test samples is calculated from the corresponding reflectance spectra.

A spectrophotometer with d:8° or 8°:d measuring geometry with or without gloss trap, or instruments

with 45°:0° or 0°:45° measuring geometry are recommended.
7.3 Procedure
7.3.1 General

The reflectance of an opaque draw-down of the white reduction of the reference sample and the

corresponding reflectance of the test sample are measured in the visible spectral range.

7.3.2 Evaluation of absorption at the absorption maximum

The tinting strength criterion is the maximum Kubelka-Munk value. Prerequisite for this method are

equal concentrations of reference and test pigments in the white pastes.

Determine the wavelength in the reflectance spectra of the white reductions at which the reflectance is

a minimum. From the minimum Saunderson-corrected reflectance R * and R *, calculate the Kubelka-

r t

Munk values (K/S) and (K/S) for this wavelength by means of Formula (6). The relative tinting strength

r t
C is then obtained using the Formula (17):
rel
 K 
 
 
 
 
 
C = ⋅100 (17)
rel
  
 
 
 
 r 

NOTE This method does not involve any explicit equalization of the tinting strength criterion. Because of the

assumption of linearity between the Kubelka-Munk function and the concentration, equalization is implicit in the

formalism of
 
 
S m
 
t r
= (18)
  m
 
 

Consequently, by using Formula (18), the Formula (17) can be transformed into the defining Formula

(19).
C =⋅100 (19)
rel
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7.3.3 Evaluation of the weighted K/S sum

The tinting strength criterion is the weighted K/S sum. From the spectra of the Saunderson-corrected

reflectance R(λ)* for the test and reference samples, calculate the corresponding Kubelka-Munk values

F(λ) = (K/S)(λ) and in each case generate the weighted sum according to Formula (20):

T = ∑ g(λ) ⋅ F(λ) (20)
(400-700nm)

The function g(λ) is a weighting function, defined as the sum of the colour matching functions x λ ,

[4]

y λ , and z λ for a 10° standard observer (see Reference ). This weighting function is an empirical

() ()
function, but without any theoretical foundation.

The relative tinting strength is calculated from the weighted sums and the mass fractions of the test

and reference samples:
 Tm⋅ 
C = ⋅100
 
rel
()Tm⋅
 
 
 
 
 r 
= ⋅100 (21)
 
 
 t 

NOTE This method does not involve any explicit equalization of the tinting strength criterion. Because of

the assumption of linearity between the Kubelka-Munk function and the concentration, and hence also between

the Kubelka-Munk function and the tinting strength criterion T, equalization is implicit in the formalism of

Formula (21).

If the difference between the tinting strength criterion of the reference sample T and that of the test

sample T is greater than 15 %, the mass fraction of the test sample should be varied accordingly.

To obtain the residual colour difference, the Kubelka-Munk function of the test sample is modified as

given in Formula (22):
FF' λλ= ⋅ (22)
() ()

Solving Formula (6) for R [as done in Formula (7)], calculate a modified reflectance spectrum R *'(λ)

for the test sample from its modified Kubelka-Munk function F '(λ) and then subject it to an inverse

Saunderson correction (see Clause 3) to obtain a modified R '(λ) that includes surface effects. This

spectrum yields the colour coordinates of the white reduction of the test sample after equalizing the

tinting strength. Calculate the residual colour difference from the reflectance spectrum R (λ) of the

white reduction of the reference sample and the modified reflectance spectrum R '(λ).

7.3.4 Evaluation by equalizing the tristimulus value, Y

The tinting strength criterion is the tristimulus value, Y. From the reflectance spectra, R(λ), for the

white reductions of the test and reference samples, calculate the tristimulus value Y for the reference

sample and Y for the test sample (see ISO 11664-3). The contracting parties agree on the standard

illuminant and standard observer used.

From Formula (6) and the Saunderson-corrected reflectance R *(λ) for the white reduction of the test

sample, calculate the corresponding Kubelka-Munk function F (λ) for the test sample. Adjust Y to the

t t
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value for the reference sample by varying m and then use the resulting value of m ' to determine a

t t

modified Kubelka-Munk function F '(λ) as given in Formula (23) for the test sample:

m '
FF' λλ= ⋅ (23)
() ()

Solving Formula (6) for R, calculate a modified reflectance spectrum R *'(λ) for the test sample from its

modified Kubelka-Munk function F '(λ) and subject it to an inverse Saunderson correction to obtain a

modified R '(λ) that includes surface effects. From this spectrum determine Y '.
t t

Vary the mass fraction of the test sample until the tinting strength criterion has been equalized as

defined by Formula (24):
YY= (24)

This variation of m is best carried out by an iterative mathematical procedure, but may also be done

experimentally.

Use Formula (25) to calculate the relative tinting strength from the mass fraction m ' of the test sample

that results in equalization of the tinting strength:
 
C = ⋅100 (25)
rel  
m '
 t 
Calculate the residual colour difference from the reflectance spectr
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