Q10Computer Graphics and Multimedia
Question
What is Color Model?
Answer
A Color Model is a mathematical framework for representing and specifying colors using a standardized set of components (e.g., RGB, CMYK, HSV).
A color model is a systematic way of describing and representing colors using a set of numeric values (components). Different color models are suited for different applications — display, printing, human perception, etc.
Common color models: RGB (Red, Green, Blue — additive model for monitors/screens), CMY/CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, blacK — subtractive model for printing), HSV/HSB (Hue, Saturation, Value/Brightness — intuitive for human description), HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness), YCbCr (used in video compression, JPEG), and CIE XYZ (device-independent, perceptually uniform, standard reference model).