It is another colour space that is referred to as Lab, like CIELAB (). It was also derived from CIE 1931 XYZ Colour Space.

L is a correlate of lightness and is computed from the Y Tristimulus value using Priest’s approximation to Munsell value: , is the Y tristimulus value of a specified white object. a and b are termed opponent colour axes.

CIELAB has almost entirely replaced Hunter Lab.