Name: Diverse Skin Tone Face Targets (Set of 10)-V2
SKU: IMDSTFTv2
Availability: InStock

Diverse Skin Tone Face Targets (Set of 10)-V2

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Price range: $310.00 through $4,420.00

This set of 10 face targets includes a wide range of skin tones based on the Monk Skin Tone (MST) scale. Available individually or save 20% on the full set of ten.

Each of the 10 targets is printed on matte paper at a size of 254mm x 254mm (10″ x 10″) with an option for mounting to ePanel.

Information Sheet

Scale Usage Citation: Monk, Ellis. “Monk Skin Tone Scale,” 2019. https://skintone.google.

Targets

Optional Mounting

Clear

Category: Color Test Charts

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Description

Our set of 10 skin tone face charts is designed to help evaluate how imaging systems reproduce a diverse range of human appearances. Inspired by the Monk Skin Tone (MST) Scale, these charts provide a practical tool for testing cameras and processing pipelines across a representative span of skin tones.

The Monk Skin Tone (MST) Scale was developed by Harvard sociologist Dr. Ellis Monk and is comprised of 10 different tones. The scale is currently being used by Google Research and is designed to represent a broader range of geographic communities than the commonly used Fitzpatrick scale, which is skewed towards lighter skin tones due to its dermatological background.

Unlike simple patches, our charts feature full simulated human faces. This matters because modern imaging pipelines often prioritize faces when making exposure and color decisions. Many auto-exposure (AE) and auto-white balance (AWB) algorithms rely on face detection as a key signal: the detected skin region is used to guide brightness, contrast, and color rendering. If faces are not detected reliably—or if skin tone distribution is not handled fairly—algorithms may incorrectly shift exposure or color balance, resulting in inaccurate reproduction.

Availability individually or purchase the full set of ten and save 20%. We recommend the option to mount on ePanel and add magnetic backing.

Simulated Skin Tone Color and Spectral Data:

LAB and Spectral Reflectance Spot Color Measurements (CGATS)

Spot Color Measurement Graphic Data Sheet (PDF)

Scale Usage Citation: Monk, Ellis. “Monk Skin Tone Scale,” 2019. https://skintone.google.

Chart Mounting and Magnetic Backing

It is strongly recommended that charts be mounted on a smooth, flat surface, like an acrylic board, to ensure no blemishes, bends, or bubbles occur that negatively impact image quality measurements. Imatest offers the option to professionally mount our test charts on acrylic or E-panel. A magnetic backing can be added to the chart to easily attach it to the Imatest Modular Test Stand or Benchtop Test Stand. You can select the chart mounting options from the chart mounting dropdown.

For more details, see our chart mounting solutions page.