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Farbsystem

Farbsystem refers to a formal framework for encoding, reproducing, and communicating colors. It comprises color models (spaces), and the management methods that map colors between devices and media to preserve color accuracy.

Color models can be additive or subtractive. Additive models, such as RGB, describe colors as mixtures of

A color space is a specific implementation of a model with defined numeric coordinates. Some spaces are

Color management uses profiles, notably ICC profiles, and a color management system (CMS) to translate colors

Historically, color science matured with the CIE standard observer and spaces such as XYZ and LAB. In

Limitations include finite device gamuts, rendering differences, and metamerism, where colors match under one light source

light
and
are
used
by
displays.
Subtractive
models,
such
as
CMYK,
describe
colors
via
pigments
and
are
used
in
printing.
Other
common
models
include
HSL/HSV
for
convenient
specification
and
perceptual
models
like
CIELAB
for
more
uniform
color
representation.
device-dependent
(for
example
sRGB,
Adobe
RGB,
ProPhoto
RGB)
and
reflect
a
particular
device’s
gamut;
others
are
device-independent
(for
example
CIELAB,
CIECAM02)
and
serve
as
reference
representations.
between
devices
and
spaces.
This
enables
consistent
reproduction
from
camera
or
screen
to
printer.
practice,
Farbsystem
design
aims
for
predictable
color
across
media,
supporting
photography,
web
design,
and
printing.
but
not
another.
Understanding
Farbsystem
concepts
is
essential
for
reliable
color
communication
and
reproduction.