: being or using a video signal in which each component of the signal (such as chrominance and luminance) is carried over a separate wire
an RGB computer monitor
Note: Video and television displays commonly use the RGB color model of combined red, green, and blue light to produce their images. This system is so common that the name for the color model has been adopted to refer to the video signal carrying this information.
: the color model of three-color video displays using red, green, and blue light compare cmyk
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PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
This has enabled the entire surface of the case to show off the keyboard’s RGB lighting to much better effect.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The model simultaneously generates RGB video and depth information to enable direct 3D reconstruction without the need for traditional modeling techniques.
—ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
Our favorite is the Corsair K70 RGB PRO Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, which has excellent responsiveness in the keys, all in a sturdy design.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
The kegs and containers were labeled with the product name and the manufacturing date, and sold to consumers in RGB Soda's own stores in Washington state.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
As of today, Sony has officially put its hat in the RGB TV ring.
—Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 13 Mar. 2025
The ThinkCentre's display isn't the brightest but matches the IdeaCentre in color coverage, with respectable results for Adobe RGB and DCI-P3 despite not being designed for creative-focused tasks.
—PCMAG, 4 Mar. 2025
The gimbal also features a CCT & RGB fill light, which can be used to enhance the lighting conditions in various shooting scenarios.
—New Atlas, 28 Jan. 2025
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For style, the PrismSync RGB lighting offers millions of color options that react to your games and sync with other devices, giving your setup an extra layer of personality.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
This has enabled the entire surface of the case to show off the keyboard’s RGB lighting to much better effect.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The model simultaneously generates RGB video and depth information to enable direct 3D reconstruction without the need for traditional modeling techniques.
—ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
Our favorite is the Corsair K70 RGB PRO Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, which has excellent responsiveness in the keys, all in a sturdy design.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
The kegs and containers were labeled with the product name and the manufacturing date, and sold to consumers in RGB Soda's own stores in Washington state.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
As of today, Sony has officially put its hat in the RGB TV ring.
—Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 13 Mar. 2025
The ThinkCentre's display isn't the brightest but matches the IdeaCentre in color coverage, with respectable results for Adobe RGB and DCI-P3 despite not being designed for creative-focused tasks.
—PCMAG, 4 Mar. 2025
The gimbal also features a CCT & RGB fill light, which can be used to enhance the lighting conditions in various shooting scenarios.
—New Atlas, 28 Jan. 2025
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“RGB.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/RGB. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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