This invention relates to the field of computer-aided design, and deals more particularly with an apparatus and method for determining the colour or colors to be used with a given design.

A relatively recent development in the apparel industry is that of computer aided systems for creating new apparel designs. Such a system conventionally includes a CRT or other display screen, a computer, and input devices such as a keyboard, a wiring table or a mouse, interactive with the computer and an operator and allowing the operator with the aid of the computer to create a two or three-dimensional design on the screen and to make desired instantaneous changes in the design.

Computerized dyeing is used for dyeing many of the other types of fabrics like, upholstery of furniture and automobiles.