Re: [Kxstitch-users] DMC color acuracy

[Robin L. <me...@Te...>]

>> Sally Nielsen wrote:
>> The DMC colors identified by KXStitch 0.7 on KDE are not acurate. For
>> example, a flesh tone is identified as DMC 680 which is gold, but the
>> color on the screen is much closer to DMC 3064. Is there a way to
>> correct this? Perhaps a configuration setting? It is not just one
>> color, but the whole spectrum that is off. Any help would be appreciated.
>> Sally Nielsen
>>
> 
> There are a numerous problems with accurately representing colours on
> computers. This is due to various factors including graphics cards,
> monitors, gamma correction, etc, etc. I am not really qualified to go
> into the details of it all. What works for one person may not work for
> another.
> 
> Suffice to say, if you feel the need to modify any of the colours, you
> can use the 'Calibrate colours' menu option in the Palette menu. This
> will allow you to select any of the predefined colours and change the
> RGB values to what ever suits you.
> 
> Alternatively, as you say the whole spectrum is off, then perhaps a more
> general modification to your monitor / graphic card settings may be more
> appropriate to bring the colours more into line with what you expect to see.
> 
> Regards
> 
> 
> Steve

Hello,

I am new to this list but I wanted to make a comment on this.  I hope 
that I am not out of line.  Though late, it could be useful for those 
that are interested.

I work on photo analysis as one of my work projects.  I used to have an 
LCD monitor but I couldn't get the images to look correct, even when 
doing setups for gamma, brightness/contrast.  It was a pain.  Changing 
to a CRT monitor was the only solution.  When I have to work on a file, 
it may take me 30 minutes to get my monitor adjusted to the correct 
settings.  At home I usually have to reset my monitor after my kids play 
with the buttons.  I still use a CRT at home due to Contrast range as I 
cannot afford a high end LCD monitor to replace it.  This is one of the 
reasons that I won't get an LCD TV.

Our photo department has high end LCD monitors but the graphics arts 
department still uses CRT monitors.

Here are some useful links.

http://www.normankoren.com/makingfineprints1A.html

http://brighamrad.harvard.edu/research/topics/vispercep/tutorial.html

http://www.pinch.com/tweak/barspage.html

http://www.digitaldog.net/tips/index.shtml