Also called "pixel depth" and "bit depth," the color depth is the maximum number of colors that can be displayed. True Color (24-bit color) is required for photorealistic images and video ...

In fact, representing them in 24-bit RGB, it knows an amazing 16,777,216 different hues — and this video shows each one exactly once. RGB, of course, represents color as three different numbers ...

You might also see color depth described in terms of the total number of bits: e.g., 24-bit color (8 bits times three), or 30-bit color (10×3) 12- and 16-bit color are coming into play.

One option that's confusing, however, is color depth. Three options are given: 24 bits per pixel, 30 bits for pixel and 36 bits per pixel. There is, however, no explanation for what these means ...

By leveraging these expanded color possibilities, researchers can now "paint" intricate images on a compact 2D surface, reproducing digital images with an impressive 24-bit color depth.

In the above video, YouTube channel The Slanted Lens walks you through the ins and outs of using a color chart (in this case, a Datacolor SpyderCHECKR), how it works, and why it’s better than a ...

Apple's latest 4K and 5K iMacs support a 10-bit graphics driver on OS X El Capitan, allowing for smoother color transitions, according to German website Mac & i. The 10-bit color output enables ...