The additive primary colors are red, green and blue. These additive primaries represent the three main components of white light. Used individually or together, these three colors of light can be mixed to create nearly all colors.
Additive color is used in scanners and computer displays.
The act of adjusting equipment so that it performs in accordance with an established standard. Calibration is necessary when equipment is installed and continues to be a necessary part of on-going use and maintenance. CIE LAB A device independent color space that can be used to describe the entire visual spectrum. This color space is being used in modern color management software to facilitate conversion of data from a scanner to a display, or from a display to an output device. Closed Loop Calibration A method of scanner calibration where a factory provided file is printed on the desired printer and then scanned back in.