About Images: RGB Mode

 

Each pixel's color is a blend of 1 of 256 shades of Red, 1 of 256 shades of Green, 1 of 256 shades of Blue. Each shade of each color is represented by a number ranging from 0 to 255.

Now, let's explore color using the Color Picker. Click on the foreground color on the tool palette.

 

Examine the Color Picker.

H = Hue – the color itself over the entire spectrum available in a 0-360 degree scale.

S = Saturation – the intensity of the selected hue from 0-100%.

B = Brightness – darkness to lightness from 0-100%.

R = Red as in Rgb.

G = Green as in rGb.

B = Blue as in rgB.