chromaticity

noun

Definition of chromaticitynext
as in brightness

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Recent Examples of chromaticity Represented by the coordinates on the CIE chromaticity diagram, this color can be described as a shade of beige or off-white. — Manjishtha Bhattacharyya, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Apr. 2026 Validation experiments to mimic lighting, display and sensing applications demonstrated that chromaticity, a measure of colorfulness separate from brightness, could be controlled with much more precision than the human eye can detect. — Meeri Kim | Inside Science, ABC News, 11 July 2021 The saffron from Navelli, L'Aquila, Abruzzo considered among the best in the world, isn’t added to alter the chromaticity, but rather for the flavor. — Valentina Di Donato, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chromaticity
  1. brightness
  2. chroma
  3. saturation
  4. contrast
  5. value
  6. lightness
Noun
  • The screen has ample brightness for sunlit rooms and reasonably vibrant colors.
    — Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The new MacBook Pro’s PROLED XDR touch display is a tandem OLED panel with up to 2,000 nits of brightness and a 120Hz refresh rate.
    — Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of brightness
Noun
  • Knowing elements like hue, value, chroma, and whether a color is warm or cool can all guide you towards picking hues that feel good in your space.
    — Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
  • The hunter green of the 1980s is back—but with a little less chroma.
    — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
Definition of chroma
Noun
  • But the saturation of the celebrity book club market gave her no hesitation.
    — Daniela Tijerina, Vanity Fair, 12 Nov. 2026
  • More uniform in color is the black pair, which varies slightly in saturation through the upper’s paneling and continues in black through the sole unit.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of saturation
Noun
  • Rooms Each of the three floors’ hallways is saturated in a single primary color (red, blue, or green) in sharp contrast to the guest rooms, which are bathed in white from top to bottom.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • In contrast to her monochrome ensemble underneath, Watson’s knee-length jacket boasted colorful floral embroidery in shades of blue, green, yellow, and red.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of contrast
Noun
  • Marketing leadership must ensure those opportunities translate into real value.
    — Vlada Grebenykova, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 The price may be clear while the value is still up for debate.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of value
Noun
  • The steel, aged-effect metal and highly polished surfaces create a contrast between rawness and precision, while the transparency of the facade lends lightness to the flagship’s compact, block-like form.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026
  • This wonderful Syrah is a blend of 94 percent Syrah and 6 percent Viognier to add a bit of lightness.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of lightness

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