Similarity and stability: a study on the color features of regional built spaces - taking Chinese Hui-style architecture as an example

Research identifies the 'black-grey-white' tri-color sequence as a stable and defining feature of Huizhou's color identity, shaping regional perception. The study analyzed color attributes—lightness, chroma, and hue—in three ancient villages (Hongcun, Nanping, Xidi) using 3D laser scanning and descriptive statistics to assess absolute color features and visual similarity across architectural elements. This systematic approach advances psychological cognition of systemic color stability, offering scientific rigor for urban design applications.

Cheng, G., Li, Z., Cheng, Z., Zhang, Y., Wang, Q., Shao, W., & Shi, T. (2024). Similarity and stability: a study on the color features of regional built spaces - taking Chinese Hui-style architecture as an example. Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, 24(5), 3625–3653. https://doi.org/10.1080/13467581.2024.2391126