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Display
color accuracy
How closely a display reproduces the intended colours, usually expressed as a deviation (delta-E).
Full Definition & Technical Explanation
Colour accuracy describes how faithfully a display renders colours relative to a reference standard. It is commonly measured as delta-E: lower is better, with under 2 considered imperceptible to most viewers.
Accuracy depends on factory tuning and user calibration, and matters most for photo, video, and design work. See also colour gamut.
Where color accuracy Matters
Smartphones
Tablets
Frequently Asked Questions
What is color accuracy?
How closely a display reproduces the intended colours, usually expressed as a deviation (delta-E).
What terms are related to color accuracy?
Related Display terms include screen film, antireflective.