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M
2
M
3
M
4
M
5
M
1
2
3
3M
3M
0
1
M
2
M
3
M
4
M
5
M
3
M
M
L
1
M
2
M
3
M
4
M
5
M
4.5M2
2M1.5
1st step
0
light
5
dark
high
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
L
yellowish
M
(hue)
R
reddish
Colour saturation
(Chroma)
low
All shade samples belonging to a lightness level (0-5) have the same
lightness value (see black and white photograph). Differences within a
lightness level reflect the various degrees of chroma and hue.
These are determined in steps 2 and 3.
The objective in step 1 is to determine the correct lightness level (0-5)
and not the single shade of the sample tooth (1 out of 29).
All shade samples of an M-group feature the same hue and lightness.
Only the chroma varies.