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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chromaticity
  1. brightness
  2. chroma
  3. saturation
  4. contrast
  5. value
  6. lightness
Noun
  • Without stricter coordination, brightness limits, debris controls, disposal rules, and international capacity planning, the next space race could damage the orbital lanes on which modern life now depends.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
  • The high ranking was thanks to the beach's deep blue water, unique golden sand, and low levels of visible concrete development, receiving an especially high score for its sand brightness.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 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
  • The oxygen saturation of your hemoglobin, which normally sits 98 percent can drop to 91 ot 92 percent.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Hisense 75-inch E6 Cinema Series 4K Smart TV The Hisense 75-inch E6 expands your casual streaming experience with vibrant Hi-QLED color technology that delivers deep color saturation across every frame.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026
Definition of saturation
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  • The conditions are a stark contrast to the nation's bicentennial celebration in Washington in 1976, when the high temperature reached 84 degrees and the low dipped to 65 degrees, according to Department of Commerce data.
    — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026
  • Allen also recommends avoiding light grout lines at all costs to prevent a stark contrast.
    — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 4 July 2026
Definition of contrast
Noun
  • Household incomes average $376,741, and home values average $2 million.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The Central African country is the world’s largest producer of cobalt and controls vast stores of copper, gold, and lithium; its mining sector is estimated to hold $24 trillion of mineral value.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of value
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  • There was a sort of lightness to the mood of a team that was still trying to absorb the news.
    — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • Hughes suggests a dusty pink or light beige to lift and soften the richness of the floor, while Alonso notes that cooler neutrals can offer a nice contrast, adding some lightness to the room.
    — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
Definition of lightness

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