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Color Harmony Analysis

Color Harmony Analysis is a systematic method for evaluating the aesthetic coherence and visual appeal of color combinations in design. Rooted in foundational color theory principles established by Johannes Itten and Albert H. Munsell, this pipeline assesses how colors interact within compositions to create pleasing, balanced, and emotionally effective palettes.

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Munsell, A. H. (1912). A Color Notation. Munsell Color Company. link ↗
Itten, J. (1970). The Elements of Color: A Treatise on the Color System of Johannes Itten. Van Nostrand Reinhold. link ↗
Birren, F. (1987). Selling Color to People. Citadel Press. link ↗

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Color Palette Extraction Contrast Ratio Measurement Gestalt Principles Analysis Golden Ratio Analysis Icon Usability Testing Image Aesthetics Assessment Typography Legibility Testing Visual Balance Measurement Visual Complexity Measure Visual Saliency Mapping

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