white point

white point definition - computer

The measurement of "white" on a color monitor. It can be expressed in degrees Kelvin or as one of the standard illuminants or in X-Y coordinates from the CIE Lab chromaticity diagram. For example, the most neutral white point is 6500 degrees Kelvin or D65 or x=0.3127/y=0.3290. See CIE Lab.



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