His color book "evolved into the Pantone color chart," according to Lewis. "Ridgway's Colors" are still used today by mycologists, philatelists and food colorists, according to Lewis' 2012 book.

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"The colour the Pantone Color Institute selects to be the Pantone Colour of the Year is a colour we see crossing all areas of design; a colour that serves as an expression of a mood and an ...