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Chromatic adaptation

Meaning in graphic design, with examples

nounAdvanced term

In graphic design, chromatic adaptation means: The visual system's adjustment to the colour of the illumination.

In Turkish: kromatik uyum

How it is used

Use when discussing viewing conditions; colour-management transforms can model this adjustment.

Example sentences

  1. Chromatic adaptation made the warm room lighting seem less yellow over time.

    Perceived neutrality can change as the observer adapts to illumination.

  2. The colour scientist explained chromatic adaptation when comparing two white points.

    Comparisons across illuminants must consider the observer's adapted state.

Common collocations

  • chromatic adaptation transform
  • chromatic adaptation model
  • 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.
  • proofA trial version of a design, on paper or as a PDF, that the designer and client check carefully for mistakes and colour before the full print run starts.

More terms: Colour Theory

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