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Color depth

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000210

The number of bits used to represent the color of a single pixel in a digital image or display. A higher color depth allows for a greater range of distinct colors to be displayed, resulting in smoother gradients and more realistic images. Common color depths include 8-bit (256 colors), 16-bit (65,536 colors), and 24-bit (16.7 million colors), often referred to as true color.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-000210
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectTechnical
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-CMP-000210",
  "term": "Color depth",
  "field": "Computing and IT",
  "definition": "The number of bits used to represent the color of a single pixel in a digital image or display. A higher color depth allows for a greater range of distinct colors to be displayed, resulting in smoother gradients and more realistic images. Common color depths include 8-bit (256 colors), 16-bit (65,536 colors), and 24-bit (16.7 million colors), often referred to as true color.",
  "subject": "Technical",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/color-depth/"
}

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