Converting Hex/sRGB to Display P3, the Cheap Way | Michaël Guitton | Observable
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Michaël Guitton
@galopin
Over three decades of experience on the Web… “Don’t wait for inspiration. It comes while one is working.” ― Henri Matisse
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Michaël Guitton
Jun 17, 2024
Chris Lilley pointed out that P3 has a volume of around 1.2 million Lab units, while sRGB has around 0.8 million, making P3 around 50% larger.
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Michaël Guitton
Aug 12, 2024
Display P3 color space was created by Apple and was derived from a similar profile that has been used by the cinema industry for decades.
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Michaël Guitton
Aug 12, 2024
sRGB covers colors you’re used to seeing on the web and on computer screens in general.
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Converting Hex/sRGB to Display P3, the Cheap Way | Michaël Guitton | Observable