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What is the RGB brightness ratio?

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The brightness ratio in the RGB color model is not a fixed value; its calculation depends on the specific application scenario and the brightness formula. The following is a detailed explanation:

Core Concepts

The RGB color model represents color by superimposing three channels: red (R), green (G), and blue (B). The brightness value of each channel typically ranges from 0-255 (8-bit color depth) or 0.0-1.0 (normalized). The brightness ratio refers to the weighted contribution of these three channels to the overall brightness and is calculated using a brightness formula.

Common Brightness Formulas

1. Standard Brightness Formula (Based on Human Eye Perception)

The human eye has different sensitivities to different colors, with green being the most sensitive, red the second most sensitive, and blue the least sensitive. Therefore, a weighted average is often used to calculate brightness (Y):

Y = 0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B

The approximate ratio is: R:G:B ≈ 30% : 59% : 11%.

2. Linear Averaging (Simple Scenario)

If we ignore differences in human perception, we can simply take the average of the three channels:

Y = (R+G+B)/3

Ratio: R:G:B = 1:1:1.

3. Maximum Method (Highlight Area)

Brightness is taken as the maximum of the three channels:

Y = max(R,G,B)

In this case, the ratio is determined by the channel with the maximum value; there is no fixed ratio.

Application Scenarios

Image processing: Standard brightness formulas are typically used (such as grayscaling and HDR conversion).

Display Technology: Display backlight adjustment may use linear or weighted averaging.

Computer Graphics: The formula is selected based on the requirements; for example, lighting calculations may use a more complex model.

Example

If the RGB values are (255, 128, 64):

Standard brightness:

Y = 0.299 × 255 + 0.587 × 128 + 0.114 × 64 ≈ 172

Linear average:

Y = (255 + 128 + 64) / 3 ≈ 149

Summary

The RGB brightness ratio must be determined using a specific formula. The most commonly used is the human eye weighted ratio (30%:59%:11%). For precise calculations, it's important to clearly define the application scenario and the brightness formula.

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In the RGB color model, the brightness ratio isn't a fixed value; it's determined by the relative intensities of the red (R), green (G), and blue (B) channels and the human eye's perception.

From a physical perspective, if the three channel values are identical (for example, R=G=B=255), the brightness ratio is 1:1:1, resulting in a white image.

However, the human eye has varying sensitivities to different colors: green is the most sensitive (approximately 59%), red is second (30%), and blue is the weakest (11%).

Therefore, the perceived brightness ratio is closer to 3:6:1 (R:G:B). For example, when R=255, G=255, and B=85, the human eye perceives the three as having similar brightness.

In practical applications, brightness is often calculated using a weighted formula:

Brightness = 0.299×R + 0.587×G + 0.114×B

(This formula, based on the human eye's perception, is used for grayscale conversion or brightness adjustment).

If you need to maintain color balance, you should refer to this weight when adjusting the RGB values; if you only need the physical intensity ratio, you can calculate it directly according to the channel value.

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In the RGB color model, the brightness ratio of the three primary colors (red, green, and blue) is set to 1:4.5907:0.0601 based on human eye sensitivity.

This ratio, based on colorimetric experimental results, ensures that when the three colors are mixed in equal proportions, they produce white.

Specific Values

Red (R): The lowest brightness, serving as the base unit.

Green (G): The highest brightness, approximately 4.59 times that of red.

Blue (B): The lowest brightness, only approximately 6% of that of red.

This ratio calculates color matching using the tristimulus values (R, G, and B) to ensure that the brightness of the mixed color equals the sum of the three values.

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In the RGB color model, brightness is typically not defined by a simple ratio, but rather calculated from the intensity values of the red (R), green (G), and blue (B) channels. A common method for calculating brightness is using the following formula:

Brightness = (R + G + B)/3

Here, R, G, and B represent the intensities of the three primary colors, red, green, and blue, respectively, and typically range from 0 to 255. The sum of the intensities of the R, G, and B channels and then dividing by 3 yields the brightness value. This method assumes that red, green, and blue contribute equally to brightness.

However, the human eye has different sensitivities to different colors, with green being more sensitive than red and blue. Therefore, a more accurate brightness calculation method takes this difference in visual sensitivity into account, using a weighted approach. For example, the formula used for the Y component in the YUV color space is:

Y = 0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B

The coefficients (0.299, 0.587, 0.114) here reflect the varying sensitivity of the human eye to red, green, and blue, with green having the highest weight because the human eye is most sensitive to it.

Thus, RGB brightness isn't calculated using a simple ratio; rather, the appropriate calculation method is chosen based on the specific application.

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In LED displays, the RGB brightness ratio refers to the relative brightness settings of the three LEDs (red, green, and blue). These settings are crucial for achieving accurate color reproduction and white balance.

Typically, to achieve ideal white balance, the brightness of the three RGB colors needs to be adjusted in a specific ratio.

There are two common RGB brightness ratios:

1. Simple LED brightness ratio: R3.0-G6.0-B1.0

2. Specific LED brightness ratio: R3.0-G5.9-B1.1

This means that in the simple ratio, green light is twice as bright as red, and blue light is one-third as bright as red. In the specific ratio, green light is slightly reduced to 1.97 times as bright as red, while blue light is slightly increased to about a little over one-third as bright as red.

It is important to note that the optimal RGB brightness ratio in actual applications may vary depending on the LED batch, manufacturer, and specific usage environment.

Therefore, during the installation and commissioning of LED displays, technicians typically fine-tune the RGB brightness ratio based on actual conditions to ensure optimal display quality.

Additionally, as technology evolves, other recommended brightness ratio standards may emerge. If considering a specific model or brand of LED display, it is recommended to consult its official documentation or contact the manufacturer for the most accurate information.

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The brightness ratio of RGB in LED displays is typically determined based on human visual characteristics and white balance principles. A common ratio is red (R): green (G): blue (B) = 3:6:1, or roughly expressed as green: red: blue = 6:3:1.

This ratio is based on the following:

Human eye perception varies: The human retina is most sensitive to green light, followed by red, and least sensitive to blue. Therefore, green accounts for the highest proportion of the brightness (approximately 60%), followed by red (approximately 30%), and blue (approximately 10%).

White balance is achieved by adjusting the brightness ratio of RGB so that the mixture of the three colors produces a pure white. For example, when the brightness of green is 69%, red is 21%, and blue is 10%, the human eye perceives it as pure white.

Practical application verification: In LED display production, the ratio of green and red light is usually adjusted first to form a base white field, and then the blue light intensity is adjusted to achieve the target color temperature.

For example, in the outdoor P20 full-color display, the brightness of the green tube is 1800mcd, the red tube is 900mcd, and the blue tube is 300mcd, which meets the 3:6:1 ratio.

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