[comp.sys.apple] RGB mixes

whitney@think.COM (David Whitney) (12/02/87)

This is a pretty general question that can be applied to any machine
that allows you to mix R G and B at will.

Does anyone have a formula that shows how to mix R G and B to simulate
a specific wavelength of light. For example, say I want to simulate 560nm
(somewhat yellow-green). How much R, G and B to make that color (or something
close to it) ?

Thanks

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schlichting%v70nl.DECnet@nusc.arpa ("V70NL::SCHLICHTING") (01/08/88)

Another relevant article on RGB mixes is Cowan,W.B. An inexpensive scheme
for calibration of a color monitor in terms of CIE standard coordinates.
Computer Graphics 1983 (July)17(3)p. 315-321. Schlichting@NUSC.arpa.
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