Abstract: In this work, we have studied the relationship
among the colorimetric properties of different types of paper,
having different finishing and grammage. Their color reproduction
capability has also been analyzed by using the same
printing technology (inkjet printing). On the one hand, we
have plotted CIELAB data under the illuminant D50 into
constant lightness and hue-angle planes to be compared with
MacAdam limits and with Pointer’s real-world surface color.
On the other hand, we have calculated the volume gamut of
the color solid associated to each color paper gamut. Analyzing
the results, we have checked that there is not any
clear relationship among the colorimetric properties of paper
(for instance, CIE whiteness index, etc.) and the color gamut
volume associated. However, the colorimetric parameters
associated to the printed sample showed a quite good linear
correlation between the minimum lightness (or the maximum
blackness value) of the printed color chart and the color
gamut volume. In particular, the greatest color gamut volume
corresponds to the glossy papers taking into account this
correlation for inkjet printing. 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Col
Res Appl, 34, 330 – 336, 2009; Published online in Wiley InterScience
(www.interscience.wiley.com). DOI 10.1002/col.20506
Key words: color gamuts; color solids; printing; gloss;
paper; inkjet