Color selection assisting method, image processing method, color selection assisting apparatus, image processing apparatus, and recording medium

摘要

At least one color patch, which is extracted as a candidate patch from within a color chart, is colorimetrically measured and a color value is acquired. Based on a color value of a designated color to be reproduced on a print and a color value of the candidate patch, a corresponding position on the color chart responsive to the color value of the designated color is calculated. Instruction mark images indicative of the calculated corresponding position are displayed respectively, together with a simulating image, in which a layout of multiple color patches on the color chart is simulated.

主权项

1. A color selection assisting method for determining a standard color, and assisting an operator in selecting, from within a color chart that has a plurality of color patches including colors in the vicinity of the standard color, at least one color patch that is close in color to a designated color to be reproduced on a print, comprising:
a color value acquiring step of acquiring a color value of the designated color; a colorimetric measuring step of colorimetrically measuring at least one color patch extracted as a candidate patch from within the color chart, and acquiring a color value of the candidate patch; a calculation step of calculating, based on the acquired color value of the designated color and the acquired color value of the candidate patch, a corresponding position on the color chart corresponding to the color value of the designated color; a displaying step of displaying respectively, together with a simulating image in which a layout of the plurality of color patches on the color chart is simulated, an instruction mark image indicative of the calculated corresponding position; and a modifying step of modifying at least one of: number of the extracted candidate patches; a position at which one of the candidate patches is disposed; and an order in which the color values of the candidate patches are acquired.