Developer explains the 255 vs. 256 RGB normalization debate
Hacker News·1w·pplanu
A technical deep-dive into whether RGB values should be divided by 255 or 256 when converting between integer and floating-point color spaces. The post clarifies a surprisingly common source of confusion in graphics programming and color handling, with practical implications for anyone building tools that work with color values.
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