Glossary of Terms

Color Images

Keyword Definition
16-Bit A bit depth that allows for 65,536 different colors or shades, providing a richer color representation.
24-Bit A color depth that allows for approximately 16.7 million colors, commonly used in true color images.
8-Bit A bit depth that allows for 256 different colors or shades in an image.
Additive Color Mixing The process of combining different colors of light in the RGB color model.
Bit Depth The number of bits used to represent the color of a single pixel in a digital image.
Color Depth The number of bits used to represent the color of a single pixel.
Hex Code A six-digit code used to specify colors in the RGB color model.
Hex Color Code A six-digit code used to specify colors in the RGB color model.
Pixel The smallest unit of a digital image that can be displayed or manipulated on a digital display.
RGB Color Model An additive color model used to represent colors on electronic displays.