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 ...

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.

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 ...