“The Universal Color Language” and “The Color Names Dictionary” in Color: Universal Language and Dictionary of Names, National Bureau of Standards Special Publication 440
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December 1976.
As the CFR lists it: ““The Universal Color Language” and “The Color Names Dictionary” in Color: Universal Language and Dictionary of Names, National Bureau of Standards Special Publication 440, December 1976.”
- Listed in 46 CFR 160.021-1(1)
Incorporated into this subpart; the listing names no sections.
- Listed in 46 CFR 160.036-1(1)
Incorporated into this subpart; the listing names no sections.
1976.
As the CFR lists it: ““The Universal Color Language” and “The Color Names Dictionary” in Color: Universal Language and Dictionary of Names, National Bureau of Standards Special Publication 440, Dictionary 1976.”
- Listed in 46 CFR 160.024-1(1)
Incorporated into this subpart; the listing names no sections.
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