Demonstrate your team’s colour vision ability with the Farnsworth-Munsell 100 Hue Test – the internationally recognised method for assessing colour perception in quality control.
In the world of production and quality, accurate colour perception is a key factor. Whether it's textiles, household items, packaging, paper or plastics, colour consistency affects both perceived quality and compliance with specifications. However, not everyone has the same level of colour sensitivity.
What is the Farnsworth-Munsell 100 Hue Test?
The Farnsworth-Munsell 100 Hue Test (also known as the “FM-100 Hue Test”) is a psychophysical tool used to evaluate a person’s ability to distinguish subtle hue differences. It is internationally recognised as a standard for assessing colour vision skills in roles related to quality control, design, product development, and visual inspection.
The test involves sorting coloured caps into the correct chromatic sequence. The result produces a score that reflects the participant’s accuracy in colour discrimination.
Prior to administering the Farnsworth-Munsell 100 Hue Test, it is best practice to conduct the 12-plate Ishihara colour vision test as an initial screening for colour blindness. This ensures any distinct forms of colour vision deficiency are identified before evaluating hue discrimination.
Who is it for?
The Farnsworth-Munsell test is suitable for companies in which colour perception plays a key role in product quality or in meeting visual standards, regardless of the sector.
It is especially useful for:
- Brand and manufacturers that need to ensure colour consistency
- Industries such as textiles, printing, painting, and plastics, where colour uniformity is essential
- Fields with strict visual standards like design, cosmetics, furniture, and packaging
And for professionals involved in:
- Quality control and laboratory testing
- R&D and product development
- Trend research
Our service: assessment and official attestation
As an independent third-party lab, we offer a complete Farnsworth-Munsell 100 Hue Test service, which can be carried out at our textile laboratories around the world or at your site.
The accuracy of test results depends on controlled lighting and neutral backgrounds. Our testing area in the laboratory is equipped with officially calibrated colour caps and standardised lighting conditions to ensure reliable results.
The service includes:
- Testing sessions supervised by qualified technicians
- Objective analysis of results
- Official attestation with individual evaluation for each participant
Why assess your team’s colour perception skills?
- Improve reliability of visual inspections
- Enhance internal communication around colour evaluation
- Show commitment to training and quality
- Reduce errors due to subjective perception
- Gain a formal, independent attestation that can support audits and customer requests.
Colour vision can also change over time due to factors such as age and fatigue. Regular retesting is recommended to monitor for any variations, and we offer tailored testing schemes to support ongoing quality assurance and onboarding of new staff.
Contact us today to organise the Farnsworth-Munsell 100 Hue test for your team!
