Bildschirmfarben

Bildschirmfarben, also known as screen colors, refers to the colors displayed on digital screens such as those found on computers, televisions, and smartphones. These colors are typically produced using additive color mixing, where red, green, and blue light are combined in varying intensities to create a wide spectrum of colors. This system is known as the RGB color model.

Each pixel on a screen is composed of tiny red, green, and blue sub-pixels. By adjusting the brightness of each sub-pixel, different colors are generated. For example, a fully illuminated red sub-pixel combined with no green or blue light produces pure red. Combining all three at full intensity results in white, while no light at all produces black.

The way colors are represented digitally is often through numerical values. In the RGB model, each color component (red, green, blue) can typically be represented by a value ranging from 0 to 255. This allows for 256 different intensity levels for each primary color, resulting in over 16 million possible color combinations (256 x 256 x 256). This is commonly referred to as 24-bit color or true color.

Variations in screen technology, calibration, and the viewing environment can affect how Bildschirmfarben are perceived. Factors like the backlight, the display panel type (e.g., LCD, OLED), and ambient lighting all play a role in the final color reproduction. Color management systems are used to help ensure consistent and accurate color display across different devices and workflows.