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CIE XYZ Explained With Jellybeans (Seriously)

color measurement using jellybeans
Never underestimate how jellybeans can make understanding the CIE XYZ color space surprisingly simple and fun—discover the colorful science behind perception.
  • SpectraLore Team
  • July 16, 2025
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  • Color Science & Theory

Metamerism: The Sneaky Reason Your Outfit Mismatches in Sunlight

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Metamerism is the sneaky reason your outfit seems mismatched in sunlight or…
  • SpectraLore Team
  • July 16, 2025
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  • Color Science & Theory

Chromatic Adaptation: Why White Walls Look Yellow at Night

white walls appear yellow
At night, your eyes adapt to warm-toned lighting, like incandescent bulbs, which…
  • SpectraLore Team
  • July 16, 2025
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  • Color Science & Theory

Spectral Power Distribution Charts—What Those Spikes Really Mean

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By understanding the spikes in spectral power distribution charts, you can uncover what they reveal about a light source’s color quality and performance.
  • SpectraLore Team
  • July 16, 2025
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  • Color Science & Theory

RGB Vs CMYK: Why Your Prints Never Match the Screen

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The colors you see on your screen are created with light using…
  • SpectraLore Team
  • July 16, 2025
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Digital Microscopes: Resolution Claims vs Reality

The truth about digital microscopes' resolution claims versus reality reveals factors…
  • SpectraLore Team
  • May 2, 2026
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14 Best Pantone Color Guide Sets for 2026

Not sure which Pantone color guide set is right for 2026? Discover the top options to…
  • SpectraLore Team
  • May 2, 2026
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10 Best 17-Inch Large Format Photo Printers for 2026

Offering top picks for 17-inch large format photo printers in 2026, discover which…
  • SpectraLore Team
  • May 2, 2026
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15 Best Greenhouse Exhaust Fan Shutters for 2026

Outstanding greenhouse exhaust fan shutters for 2026 offer durability and…
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  • May 2, 2026
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