What Are Oklch Colors?

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vinhnx

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The article introduces OKLCH colors, a color model, and sparks discussion about its precision and relevance, with some users appreciating its potential while others raise questions about its definitions and prior discussions.

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efavdb

4 months ago

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The palettes look good but as is often the case in articles on color I wish the definitions were more precise. Eg What does it mean for two equal steps to be perceived as equal in magnitude?

nylon4831

4 months ago

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I liked this article for an introduction to OKLCH: https://evilmartians.com/chronicles/oklch-in-css-why-quit-rg...

efavdb

4 months ago

Thanks!

mnmalst

4 months ago

Discussed already the other day: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45010876

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