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HWB to XYZ D50 Converter - Color Space Converter

HWB color space introduction

Also known as the HWB color space.There are 3 channels in total, hue,range from 0 to 360.whiteness,range from 0 to 100.blackness,range from 0 to 100.
Origin: The HWB color space is based on the HSL and HSV models and was proposed by Alvy Ray Smith in 1996 with the aim of simplifying the color selection process.
Primary Names: HWB, representing Hue, Whiteness, and Blackness.
Typically expressed as a triplet, for example: hwb(120, 30%, 20%) represents a green hue with a blend of 30% white and 20% black.
Usage Scope: Primarily used in computer graphics for color picking, especially in web design and other applications that require intuitive color selection.
Additionally, the HWB model was designed to simplify color picking in user interfaces, making the transition from pure color to white or black more intuitive.

XYZ D50 color space introduction

Also known as the XYZ D50 color space.There are 3 channels in total,X,range from 0 to 1.Y,range from 0 to 1.Z,range from 0 to 1.
XYZ with D50 illuminant, referred to as XYZ D50, is a version of the CIE XYZ color space referenced to the D50 standard illuminant. The D50 illuminant represents a color temperature of approximately 5000K and is often used in the graphic arts and printing industries.
XYZ D50 color space.
In the XYZ D50 color space, colors are represented through X, Y, and Z dimensions, referenced to the D50 standard illuminant.
XYZ D50 is primarily used for comparing colors under daylight conditions, especially in the graphic arts and printing industries.
The XYZ D50 color space, with its daylight reference standard, is particularly useful in color proofing and management.

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