What Is Lab Color Space and How to Use It
Lab Color Space
Lab color space is one of the three major color spaces used to describe color in the digital world. They are RGB, CMYK and Lab (see below). When you are using a color picker, you can choose a color in any of these three color spaces and each of these has its own benefits. Let’s look at them in more detail.
RGB stands for Red, Green, Blue. This is the most familiar color space. It is easy to understand, because it is used for computers and televisions and is the basis for all computer monitors. Each of these three colors can be individually changed and it is possible to create and control millions of colors by varying the intensity of each of these colors. RGB is a natural choice for printing, because the individual elements can be easily turned up or down to achieve specific results. However, … Read the rest