New Kilt Hose Colors from House of Cheviot

[unixken]

I've always known that computer monitors are seldom color-balanced properly, but I've always felt my laptop's screen was pretty close... until I saw the photos of the bison hose, in this thread. I have a pair of bison hose from HoC that I bought last July at the museum, and a matching pair of garters ties. I must say, the photos appear much grayer than my actual hose. The hose are more like a light milk chocolate, than what I'm seeing here.

[sailortats]

Ken, I have the same problem on my monitor. The dark "Lewis" loden and the bison both appear to be shades of gray. I have a pair of bison hose that I bought from Matt several months back and they are definitely a shade of brown, not gray.

[Mike in Dayton]

I have a nice collection of kilt hose so I thought I was done buying them......guess not. Looks like I will add to my collection with a couple of the new colors in the Lewis line.

Mike

[mookien]

I just sprang for a pair of the Cinnamon Chessboard thinking they might look good with green/orange ancient tartans, like the Macfarlane Hunting Ancient. Can't wait to take them for a spin.

[creagdhubh]

I've always known that computer monitors are seldom color-balanced properly, but I've always felt my laptop's screen was pretty close... until I saw the photos of the bison hose, in this thread. I have a pair of bison hose from HoC that I bought last July at the museum, and a matching pair of garters ties. I must say, the photos appear much grayer than my actual hose. The hose are more like a light milk chocolate, than what I'm seeing here.

Precisely, Ken!

[Godot]

I didn't say it earlier, but this Lewis mustard looks less bright than the mustard in the photos of the Rannoch hose. Makes me wonder if they've changed colors or just cameras.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Bison color - same as before. Any color difference you see are due to the photography, monitor settings, etc. It's actually harder than you think to photograph this very simple color.

Mustard color - yes, there is a difference between the mustard in the Lewis and the mustard in the Rannoch. The Rannoch mustard is much brighter.

FYI, all photography is done under natural light, as I find this helps to keep the color as true as possible. However, there is no substitute for viewing them in person!

[McMurdo]

Thanks for the clarification Matt.

[unixken]

Here's the best shot I have, showing the HoC bison hose. This should give folks a better idea of the actual color of the hose.

[mookien]

Here's the best shot I have, showing the HoC bison hose. This should give folks a better idea of the actual color of the hose. ...

Ken: Good picture. On my screen and to my eye those bison hose look just like mine in real life. And, I often use yellow flashes with them, too. Very nice outfit, by the way - love your flat cap.

John