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  • Color Science
  • Number Theory
  • Computer Graphics

Background:

  • Current color systems like RGB and CYMK use letter-based codes, which are complex for color combination operations.
  • These systems lack interchangeability and unification, posing challenges for advanced color manipulation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a universal, number-based color system (C235) for encoding, computing, and unifying all colors.
  • To overcome the limitations of existing letter-based color systems.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing prime number theory and Goldbach's conjecture to develop a novel color encoding structure.
  • Implementing a number-based system for unified color representation on a color wheel.

Main Results:

  • The C235 system provides a unified numerical representation for all colors.
  • Demonstrated efficient encoding and effective manipulation of color combinations.

Conclusions:

  • The C235 system offers a unified and computationally efficient approach to color management.
  • Potential applications include high-rate LCD design, multi-attribute object colorization, and DNA codon manipulation.