Definition

The difference between a color and a reference color that has the same brightness, often used in color television and imaging.

Example

In video processing, chrominance is important for accurately representing colors.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term chrominance?

Yeah, I think it relates to color in television, right?

Exactly! It's about the differences between colors and a reference color.

That makes sense — it must be important for color accuracy in shows.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chrominance → It is formed from "chroma" (from Greek "chroma", meaning color) and "-nance" (from Latin "-nantia", meaning quality or state). The word "chrominance" refers to the quality or state of color in an image or video signal.

Memory Tip

Think of 'chroma' meaning color, and '-nance' indicating a quality — so chrominance is all about the quality of color.

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