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REC.2020 to YIQ Converter - Color Space Converter

REC.2020 color space introduction

Also known as the REC.2020 color space.There are 3 channels in total, Red,range from 0 to 1.Green,range from 0 to 1.Blue,range from 0 to 1.
Rec. 2020, also known as BT.2020, is a color space defined by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for Ultra High Definition Television (UHDTV). It offers a wider color gamut compared to the traditional Rec. 709 used in standard high-definition television.
Rec. 2020 color space.
In the Rec. 2020 color space, colors are represented through Red (R), Green (G), and Blue (B) channels, with a wider gamut than Rec. 709.
Rec. 2020 is primarily used for 4K and 8K UHDTV formats, allowing for the display of more vivid and lifelike colors.
Rec. 2020 color space is particularly suitable for high-end televisions and video production, offering a richer visual experience due to its support for a broader range of colors.

YIQ color space introduction

Also known as the YIQ color space.There are 3 channels in total,Y,range from 0 to 1.I,range from -0.5957 to 0.5957.Q,range from -0.5226 to 0.5226.
Origin: The YIQ color space was specifically designed for the North American NTSC color television standard to accommodate compatibility between color and monochrome television broadcasts.
Primary Names: YIQ color space, where 'Y' represents the luminance component, 'I' represents the in-phase component, and 'Q' represents the quadrature component.
Typically expressed as a triplet, for example: YIQ(0.5, 0.2, 0.3) represents a color with specific luminance and chromaticity.
Usage Scope: Mainly used in the North American NTSC (National Television System Committee) color television broadcasting system. Although less used in modern digital technology, it played a significant role during the era of analog television.
Additionally, the YIQ color space allows old black and white television receivers to receive and correctly display the luminance signal from color broadcasts without interference from the color information.

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