Color concept

Chroma

The perceived strength or colorfulness of a color, especially in perceptual color systems.

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What it is

Chroma describes the strength or colorfulness of a color. It is often used in more perceptual color systems and is useful for discussing vividness without relying only on screen-specific controls.

Basics

High-chroma colors feel vivid and strong.
Low-chroma colors feel greyed, muted, earthy, or neutral.
Chroma is important for honest discussions of print, pigment, and screen gamuts.

Notes for later expansion

Later expansion should connect chroma to LCH/OKLCH and gamut clipping.

What it is

Basics

Notes for later expansion

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