Question 1

What does color temperature mean?

Accepted Answer

Measures light color from warm (2700K yellow) to cool (6500K blue-white).

Question 2

What color temperature is natural daylight?

Accepted Answer

About 5500-6500K. Sunrise/sunset is 2700-3000K. Overcast sky is 7000-8000K.

Question 3

Which color format should I use?

Accepted Answer

Use HEX (#FF5733) for CSS, RGB(255,87,51) for code, CMYK for print. HSL is intuitive for adjusting brightness and saturation.

Question 4

Why do print colors look different from screen?

Accepted Answer

Screens emit RGB light; printers use CMYK ink. CMYK has a smaller color range (gamut), so bright screen colors may appear duller in print.

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