Re: [Kxstitch-users] DMC color acuracy

[Stephen A. <st...@mi...>]

Robin Laing wrote:
>>> 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
> 

Thanks for the insight Robin.  Colour display is such a complex issue as
there are so many variables involved.  If a professional such as
yourself has to expend so much effort to get things correct, then it is
much more difficult for everyone else.

Whilst I have spent much time trying to get the colours of the flosses
to match the true colours, it still all depends on what you see on your
own monitor / graphic card combination, it will never suit everyone,
that is why I included the calibration functionality and also why
monitors and graphic card drivers are adjustable.

Thanks again

Steve