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tristimulus

tristimulus

9.9
Relating to three numbers that describe a color
  • adjective
  • /ˌtraɪˈstɪmələs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : tristímulo
  • Scientists use tristimulus measurements to compare the color output of different light sources.

Examples

  • A tristimulus approach helps ensure that printed images match the intended colors.

  • Understanding tristimulus color models can improve your design work.

  • The tristimulus values are essential for accurately reproducing colors on digital screens.

  • The tristimulus values are essential in color science.

  • The tristimulus values are essential for accurately reproducing colors on digital screens.

  • Scientists use tristimulus measurements to compare the color output of different light sources.

  • A tristimulus approach helps ensure that printed images match the intended colors.

Synonyms

tricolored
vstristimulus
  • US
1 3.5

Having three different colors shown together in a pattern

emphasizes three stimulus responses used in measurement rather than decorative arrangement
trichromatic
vstristimulus
  • Specialized
8.4

Having three colors, for example in vision or printing

is a technical measure based specifically on three stimulus responses
trichrome
vstristimulus
  • Specialized
9.7

Made of three colors

is tied to three stimulus components used in precise color measurement
tricolor
vstristimulus
3.7

Having three different colors, like a flag or a bird

focuses on three stimulus responses for measurement rather than mere color count
tritone
vstristimulus
8.4

Using three different colors or tones in a design

has a specific basis in three primary stimulus responses for measurement

Surface Forms

tristimulus positive

Morphology

tristimulus = stimulus (transparent) = tri + stimulus

Formed by the productive prefix 'tri-' (three) plus the noun 'stimulus'; the meaning 'three stimulus components' is directly derivable.

Etymology

Tristimulus comes from tri- meaning 'three' and stimulus meaning a 'push' or signal. So tristimulus describes something based on three main signals or parts used to measure and match color.