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Area of Science:

Color Science
Visual Perception
Photometry

Background:

Understanding color appearance under varying luminance is crucial for accurate color reproduction.
High-dynamic-range (HDR) displays present challenges in predicting color perception due to extreme luminance differences.

Purpose of the Study:

To quantify perceptual color shifts under high-dynamic-range (HDR) luminance conditions.
To investigate how changes in luminance affect lightness, hue, and chroma of various color samples.

Main Methods:

Utilized a previously established experimental method and apparatus for color appearance matching.
Measured perceptual color shifts for 16 samples across eight color groups (R, G, B, Y, RB, BG, GY, YR).
Employed four dual-illumination conditions with luminance levels ranging from 20 to 4500 cd/m².

Main Results:

A consistent decrease in lightness was observed for all tested samples as luminance increased.
Hue shifts were noted: R samples shifted towards blue, YR towards red, and BG towards green.
Increased lightness change and decreased chroma change were observed for Y, GY, and YR samples under the highest luminance contrast.

Conclusions:

Luminance levels significantly impact color appearance, causing predictable shifts in lightness and hue.
The magnitude of lightness and chroma changes is dependent on the specific color and the degree of luminance contrast.
Findings provide valuable data for color management systems and visual simulations operating under HDR conditions.