900-Page Pre-Pantone Guide to Color from 1692 (With Complete High-Res Scan)
Researchers have digitized a 900‑page color reference book created in 1692, predating the modern Pantone system. The manuscript, which catalogues thousands of hues using period terminology, has been scanned at high resolution and made publicly accessible. Historians and designers see it as a valuable resource for studying early color classification and its influence on contemporary standards.