[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Display

wide color

Support for colour spaces wider than sRGB, such as DCI-P3, for richer colours.

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

Wide colour (wide colour gamut) means a display can reproduce colours beyond the sRGB range, typically covering a large share of DCI-P3. Photos and videos mastered in those spaces look more vivid and accurate.

See colour gamut and Adobe RGB.

Where wide color Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is wide color?

Support for colour spaces wider than sRGB, such as DCI-P3, for richer colours.

What terms are related to wide color?

Related Display terms include static contrast, response time 1ms.

Related Technical Terms

static contrast
The ratio between the brightest white and darkest black a display can show at the same time. Display
response time 1ms
A display specification describing how fast a pixel changes colour, often quoted as a 1 ms grey-to-… Display
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