: 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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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Building on its position as the first television maker to introduce true RGB MiniLED local dimming in 2025, Hisense is now evolving that breakthrough across both flagship and mainstream lineups.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Keyboard Deal The Corsair K55 RGB Pro gaming keyboard has a staggering 120 keys that might make even pro gamers sweat.
—PC Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025
Previous research has pursued a number of different ways to recover spectral details from conventional smartphone RGB camera data.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 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
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Thanks to the massive 10,000mAh rechargeable battery, the TH87 wireless keyboard can run for up to 45 hours of continuous use with the RGB backlights set to their maximum brightness levels.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Building on its position as the first television maker to introduce true RGB MiniLED local dimming in 2025, Hisense is now evolving that breakthrough across both flagship and mainstream lineups.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Keyboard Deal The Corsair K55 RGB Pro gaming keyboard has a staggering 120 keys that might make even pro gamers sweat.
—PC Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025
Previous research has pursued a number of different ways to recover spectral details from conventional smartphone RGB camera data.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 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
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“RGB.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/RGB. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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