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Color Temperature: Way of expressing the color quality of a light source. The color temperature is measured in kelvin (k).

Color Temperature Meter: Device for measuring the color temperature of a light source.

Color Balancing Filters: Filters used to balance color film with the color temperature of the light source and prevent the formation of color casts.

Kelvin Temperature Scale: A temperature scale with the freezing point of +273°K (Kelvin) and the boiling point of +373° K. It is used primarily for scientific purposes. Also known as the Absolute Temperature Scale. P . . . View Full Definition

Hand Coloring: Process of applying color tints, in the form of paint, to a photographic image to create or enhance the color effect.

Lighting Color: Light may be 'colored' by placing a filter or gelatin in front of a light source.

Local Color: The actual color of an object being painted, unmodified by light or shadow. (An orange is orange)

Neutral Color: A color without definite identification.

NEC Temperature Code (T Code): An index for describing maximum allowable 'skin' (surface) temperature of a motor under any normal or abnormal operating conditions. The 'T' codes are applicable to U.L. Iisted explosion-pro . . . View Full Definition

Muted Color: Restricted or suppressed rather than the full range of color.