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Glossary Digital Television / Term

Palette

In 8-bit images or displays, only 256 different can be displayed at any one time. This collection of 256 colors is called the palette. In 8-bit environments, all screen elements must be painted with the colors contained in the palette. The 256-color combination is not fixed, palettes can and do change frequently. But at any one time, only 256 colors can be used to describe all the objects on the screen or image.

Permanent link Palette - Creation date 2020-05-31


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