our commitment to you
True Colour is committed to offering you the most advanced and accurate research and development in the field of Personal Colour Communication. One of our objectives is to educate and set the standard for accuracy across Australia and New Zealand in the areas of personal colour communication, analysis, colour education, training, tools and products.
We believe that educated consumers make the best choices!
We hope that you have found answers to your important questions within the True Colour website. Below are some frequently asked questions where you may find further information.
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How can I guarantee that the provider of the analysis I choose is authentic?
This is probably the single most important question you can ask when considering having choosing a provider of personal colour services.
Few people realise that there is very little external regulation of the image, cosmetic, wellness and beauty industries. The result inaccurate colour systems, tools and services.
To help you get value for money, and a service which lives up to it's promises, below are some suggested questions you may wish to ask before making an appointment.
- Who developed the personal colour system you use?
- What professional colour qualifications and experience do they have?
- How do I know the system and tools you use are accurate?
- What training has the analyst had?
- Who provided the training?
- What lighting do you use and why?
- What surroundings do you conduct analysis in?
What is the difference between the Kathryn Kalisz Twelve Tone System and ALL other personal colour systems currently available in Australia, and the World?
The answer is easy: it is the world's FIRST CERTIFIED ACCURATE Personal Colour Communication and Analysis System.
We offer you the WORLDS FIRST personal colour system which has been developed, tested and certified ACCURATE by a professional in the field of COLOUR - Master Munsell Colourist Kathryn Lee Kalisz
NO other personal colour system available in Australia, or the world, can make this claim!
Our Twelve Tone system tools, products and training have a proven, logical, scientific, and indisputable colour accuracy, theory, education and experience behind it.
CORRECT interpretation of colour theory, the Munsell Colour System, and the science behind human vision and the brains interpretation of colour harmony by a has resulted in the entire realm of colour has been divided into 12 distinguishable tones by Master Munsell Colourist Kathryn Kalisz.
The Kathryn Kalisz Twelve Tone System offers 64-70 harmonious different colors in each tone because there are 12. These 12 follow the true movement of the seasonal color changes found in nature (remember all human beings co louring is a part of nature), and are clearly distinguishable as are the 12 tones in music.
Within each of the Twelve Tones there are NO "cross-over" (colours that you will find in two different groups) or "flow colours" (colours that are found in both warm and cool pallets) - each of our colour groups is different and distinguishable from the others. The Twelve Tone System is the first in Australia to select from over 800 different colours to make up your Personal Book of Colour.
Each of the Twelve Tone group colours combine to recreate Natural Colour Harmony.
There is an infinite number of tones or colour groupings possible in the realm of colour. A total of 12 covers the full range of tonal changes found in nature, which are visible to the human eye.
If you cannot see the difference between the colours, extra tonal groupings are of NO use. Similarly if tonal groups are added randomly then the system is inaccurate as it does not follow movement of colour as found in Nature.
"True Colour was able to systematically narrow down my colour options to the perfect palette. Having been previously analysed using a number of different systems, I was confused and didn’t want to invest any more money in clothing that didn’t feel “right”. I am confused no more! My Personal Colour Pallet makes so much sense. I LOVE my colours, and delight in them every day! “
Maryjane M
Melbourne
September 2009
What is the difference between Seasonal and Kathryn Kalisz Twelve Tone Analysis? 
The Seasonal Colour Theory made famous by companies such as Colour Me Beautiful, provided a great beginning to personal color classification. Analysts, however, soon discovered that four categories were not enough to properly identify the wide variety of human color tones they encountered.
Initially it was presumed that all skin tones could be classified as either warm or cool. Winter and Summer were considered cool categories, and Spring and Autumn were considered warm. In many cases, however, analysts found that warmth or coolness of hue was not definite, and found it difficult, if not impossible, to determine.
The reason for this difficulty is that all colours are not either warm or cool. In fact, most fall somewhere in between. This area between warm and cool is referred to as “neutral.” For example, a red colour with a yellow content is considered a warm red. A red colour with a blue content is considered a cool red. A true red, one that has neither a yellow nor a blue content, is considered a “neutral” red. A color’s hue, therefore, may be warm, cool, or neutral.
Over two-thirds of human skin tones fall into this neutral category. Unfortunately, over two-thirds of those who have been “seasonally” analyzed have not fitted into this system, and consequently felt uncomfortable with many of their colours.
Understanding this, we are pleased to offer 12 Tone Personal Colour Analysis, a seasonal analysis that has been refined and expanded to include twelve categories instead of four. These 12 categories encompass the full realm of colour (Hue/Value/Chroma)
Within each seasonal category, two others have been established to allow for the many beautiful tones that fall into the neutral area between the seasons. These twelve color tones make color analysis three times more precise. They also beautifully encompass the full range of tones found in all races and nationalities.
The 12 Tones of personal colour are: Winter Dark, Winter True, Winter Bright, Spring Bright, Spring True, Spring Light, Summer Light, Summer True, Summer Soft, Autumn Soft, Autumn True, Autumn Dark. These names are easy to remember and relate directly to the history and development of art (the Impressionists) and colour theory.
What are the advantages of the kathryn kalisz Twelve Tone Personal Book of Colour over traditional fabric and commercially printed and laminated swatches?
 Part of the beauty of fabric is the way its color appearance changes with the incidence of light. While it may seem logical to use fabric color "swatches" to look for a matching color in clothing, it is actually very difficult to do. Both the fabric swatch and the fabric clothing fluctuate in color appearance.
Our unique Personal Book of Colour, on the other hand, are color sample on cotton canvas. This allows for the texture of fabric to be colored without the changing color appearance of a dyed fabric swatch.
Unlike fabric samples, the color samples in the Personal Book of Color do not have to be encased in plastic for protection and will never fade! Plastic covers, and the most modern form of lamination, change the appearance of colour and render the sample inaccurate for colour matching.
Ready to use, these high quality samples are completely flexible and unlike commercially printed/coated cardboard or fabric samples, Each sample is guaranteed light fast (will not fade or discolour), for 100 years!
At True Colour Studio we understand that Men and Women sometimes have different colour needs. Recognizing this we are excited to offer you the choice of either Men's or Women's Personal Books of Colour.
Will my colours change over time?
 Our personal colour tone is as individual as we are, and is determined by our pigmentation; colour forming chemical matter in our bodies, which uniquely combine to give us our under tone.
Hormones can effect this chemical matter, even some medication can alter their concentrations in our bodies. Contrary to popular advise it is unnecessary to undertake colour analysis multiple times. It is however advisable if at any stage you begin to feel uncomfortable in your colours, especially after major life changes such as menopause or illness, that you have a re-check with your personal colourist to make sure that your colours are still suitable at that stage of life.
Often as we age many individuals feel they no longer suit the 'brighter' colours of their youth. This is more likely social conditioning, rather than an actual fact. If an individual feels this way, it is often beneficial to wear the 'neutral colours' for comfort and ease e.g beige's, browns, Grey's, blacks, navies, whites etc, accented with some of the more colourful hues from ones pallet in the form of scarves, jewelery, accessories etc.
As a human being ages their personal coloring can sometimes 'soften' i.e hair becomes Grey and skin generally thins and becomes paler. This is a natural, and beautiful process. Sometimes, but not always, softer versions of their colours will be needed. Again it is advisable to check with you personal colourist to see if a re-assessment is necessary.
What is the Munsell Colour System
Albert H. Munsell (1858-1918)
At the beginning of the 20th century, professor Albert H munsell brought clarity to colour communication by establishing an orderly system for accurately identifying every colour that exists. Munsell based his system on what he defined as 'perceived eqquidistance", the human visual system's perception of colour.
Munsell desired to create a "rational way to describe colour" that would use clear decimal notation instead of a lot of color names that he considered "foolish" and "misleading." His system, which he began in 1898 with the creation of his colour sphere, or tree, saw its full expression with his publication, A Color Notation, in 1905. This work has been reprinted several times and is still a standard for colorimetry (the measuring of color).
Munsell modeled his system as an orb around whose equator runs a band of colors. The axis of the orb is a scale of neutral gray values with white as the north pole and black as the south pole. Extending horizontally from the axis at each gray value is a gradation of color progressing from neutral gray to full saturation. With these three defining aspects, any of thousands of colors could be fully described. Munsell named these aspects, or qualities, Hue, Value, and Chroma.
The Munsell System is recognized around the globe as the standard for color notation in the worlds of art, business, science, government, and education. It is the universal system for selecting, identifying and controlling color—in short, the universal language of color communication.
The 12 Tone System was developed and tested by Master Munsell Colourist Kathryn Kalisz.
What is the difference between the Munsell Colour System and Pantone Colour products?
 Many people mistake the Munsell Colour Communication System and the Pantone Colour Company as having the same function.
The Munsell Colour System accurately defines every single colourthat exists according to the three dimensions - hue/value/chroma. The Munsell Colour System is a complete communication system between industries worldwide.
Pantone does not define colour according to the three dimensions, and does not include every colour that exists. Pantone originally produced (ink) colour charts for the graphics and printing industry.
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