Color Space

color space model

RGB

CMYK

HSB

object type

cubes

spheres

number of cubes/spheres

5

cyan direction

range

1

2

3

4

5

coordinate

0

1

2

3

4

5

magenta direction

range

1

2

3

4

5

coordinate

0

1

2

3

4

5

yellow direction

range

1

2

3

4

5

coordinate

0

1

2

3

4

5

black component

opacity

1

specular color

specular exponent

20

lighting

neutral

background color

Mathematica lets you specify and use colors from three different color space models: RGB, CMYK, or HSB. However, finding just the color you need is not always easy, especially when a colored background or the cross effects with additional styling options need to be considered. This Demonstration lets you explore these three color space models and a few of Mathematica's graphics options. This should make it useful not only for your own work with Mathematica, but also for many other color-related questions. Select a part of color space that you would like to see, and choose between a representation of the colors on cubes or spheres to see the affect of the colors on flat and curved surfaces. Specify options such as opacity, lighting, and specularity as well as the background color. Click one of the cubes or spheres to display its color code and adjust the items in the bottom row, rendered in the color and settings you chose.