tristimulus
/traɪˈstɪmjələs/
adjective
- Relating to or denoting three primary stimuli, especially in color science where three values (such as red, green, and blue) are used to represent a color.
- Color monitors use a tristimulus system to display images.
- Engineers adjusted the tristimulus coordinates to match the desired shade.
- The tristimulus values of the paint were measured with a special device.
noun
- A set of three values that define a color in a color space, typically based on the response of the human eye.
- The scientist compared the tristimulus of two different light sources.
- Each pixel's tristimulus determines its appearance on screen.
- The tristimulus of the sample was recorded as (0.5, 0.3, 0.2).