Black point compensation

How it is used

Use when discussing shadow reproduction between colour spaces with different black points.

Example sentences

1. Black point compensation preserved more separation in the dark fabric folds.

   Mapping black levels can help retain distinctions in shadow tones.

2. We compared the proof with black point compensation enabled and disabled.

   The adjustment is evaluated within a particular conversion workflow.

Common collocations

• enable black point compensation
• black point compensation setting

Related terms

• colour profileA small data set attached to a file or device that describes how its colours should be shown or printed, helping colours stay consistent between screens, software and presses.
• contrastA clear difference between elements, for example dark and light, big and small or thick and thin, used to attract attention and make text and shapes easy to see.

More terms: Colour Theory

• CMYK
• RGB
• colour palette
• HEX code
• hue
• saturation
• complementary colours
• colour wheel
• tint
• gradient
• spot colour
• rendering intent