Chromaticity

Pronunciation: /ˈsiˈeɪtʃˈɹɑmˈˌeɪˌtiaɪˈsɪti/

Chromaticity (noun)

  1. A way to describe a colour by its hue and strength, without including how bright it is.
  2. Values that locate a colour on a chart, showing its hue and saturation while ignoring luminance.

Examples

  • Chromaticity describes color quality only, not brightness.
  • The artist focuses on chromaticity only, leaving brightness unchanged.