Kelvin Scale

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In photography, the Kelvin scale is used to help describe the color of light and is often used in the Color Balance settings of digital cameras. Set correctly, this helps ensure that colors are reproduced in a way that would appear natural and accurate to a human observer.

For More Information

• The Kelvin Temperature Scale (Wikipedia Article)
• The Optical Illusion that Every Photographer Must See An optical illusion that shows how colors are affected by their surroundings. It illustrates why photographers must be careful about color calibration, color balance and be aware of their shooting environment.
• Color Balance (Glossary)
• Color Temperature (Glossary)

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