Truth Behind the Tones: Evaluating Skin Color Scales in Social Science Research

• In Event: Measurement

Brief Overview

In this paper, I evaluate survey skin tone scales, revealing biases in existing models. Using CIE*Lab values and Delta-E 2000 calculations, I propose a novel, more accurate model. This work aims to enhance colorism research representation.

Author

• Michelle Bueno Vásquez, Northwestern University