RGB1555

RGB1555 is a color depth format used in computer graphics and digital imaging. It is a 16-bit color format that allocates 5 bits each for the red, green, and blue color channels, and 1 bit for transparency. This format is often used in embedded systems and older video game consoles due to its efficient use of memory and processing power. The 5 bits per channel allow for 32 possible intensity levels per color, resulting in a total of 32,768 possible colors. The transparency bit can be used to create simple binary transparency effects, where pixels are either fully opaque or fully transparent. RGB1555 is less commonly used in modern applications due to the prevalence of higher color depth formats like RGB888, which offer more accurate color representation. Despite this, RGB1555 remains relevant in certain niche applications and historical contexts.