A color gamut is the full spectrum of colors visible to the human eye. But what is the color gamut of a screen? Since most screens can display a limited range of colors, each device supports one or more color standards that define its color gamut. Although there are surprisingly many different color schemes, there may be only one that is perfect for your needs.
What is a color gamut? A color gamut defines the range of colors in the color spectrum that the human eye can recognize (the visible color spectrum).
Take your favorite color, for example. Is it red-green or yellow-blue? Of course not, because those colors cannot be seen by the human eye.
Fortunately or unfortunately, we are limited to the visible color spectrum-the range of colors our eyes can see. This is true in all aspects of life-not only in nature, but also in the images artificially created by modern technology. From monitors to tablets to projectors, there are no exceptions to their color standards.
Below we’ll take a detailed look at what a color scheme is and try to answer any questions you might have. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Understanding Color Gamut.
A color gamut is a certain range of colors visible to the human eye, but what does it really represent?
Think about what is the first thing you look at when you go to buy a new TV or monitor. Of course, physical size and diagonal are important, but you’re also likely to pay attention to the colors in the images shown. Deep black hues, vibrant greens and reds, and more. A specially created impressive video with saturated colors that shows reality in unprecedented ways can turn an ordinary visitor into a customer.
However, be careful, because the temptation to confuse color with resolution is great. This is understandable, given that color quality and overall quality can seem not just complementary, but interchangeable. And given this, the color representation described above and how it will differ across products will be directly affected by color gamut, color gamut, and multiple color standards.
Color Coverage.
While the color gamut is the colors themselves, the color gamut of a product is its ability to reproduce and render colors from a source.
To make it easier to understand, imagine the visual difference between a modern movie projector, an iPhone camera from the previous generation, and a TV set from the 1990s. The differences will astound you, not only in terms of width and depth, but also in the way they create colors in and of themselves. This is where color standards come into play.
What are color standards and what types are they?
Often, especially in commercial applications, colors are generated by mixing other colors rather than by creating them themselves. This is mainly due to the cost factor. Think about it for a second – all home printers generally only contain cyan, magenta, yellow and black colors. All the other colors you can see on the printed page are the result of a combination of these primary colors.
What coordinate systems set the standards for generating colors, whether printers, monitors, or cameras? The answer lies in color standards, which are directly related to standardized color schemes. Common color standards include sRGB, Adobe RGB, NTSC, EBU and DCI-P3.
sRGB
sRGB is the most common color standard. You’ve definitely encountered it in cameras, monitors, or television. There is a good reason for the popularity of sRGB. Color input and output is characterized by extremely low latency and/or inaccuracy.
Adobe RGB
Adobe RBG is a color standard designed to compete with sRGB. When implemented correctly, Adobe RGB should offer a wider color gamut and more realistic color output.
DCI-P3.
Despite popular alternatives, the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers has decided to introduce its DCI-P3 standard. With an emphasis on capturing and projecting digital video, DCI-P3 uses a color gamut that is nearly one-quarter wider than sRGB. Given which organization developed it, the DCI-P3 color standard is compatible with all digital projectors at the cinematic level.
NTSC
The National Television Standards Committee (NTSC) created its own color standard, with the expectation that it would become the standard for all new television broadcasts. In many ways similar to Adobe RGB, the NTSC color standard was slightly different in terms of red and blue color generation.
EBU
As with NTSC, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) sought to implement its own color standard. Traditionally, the color standard focused on the areas of photo editing, video, and graphic design.