Color Gamut Simulation

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I want to simulate the limitations of color gamuts from 2 different color profiles in a editable way.

A random picture containing colours that are possible in the RGB spectrum, could be a color circle for example. Using filters, adjustment layers or other techniques to simulate something in between RGB and CMYK is the goal. Less colours than possible in RGB but more colours than possible in CMYK. 

The result should be something in the middle between RGB/8 sRGB IEC61966-2.1 and CMYK/8 U.S Web Coated (SWOP) v2.

I am curios and I want to learn, so any input regarding this is welcome.

[NotMyFault]

Hi,

nice to meet others with similar mindset of trying impossible things, or do possible things with the wrong tool (Photo).

The most capable tool in principle for this challenge is procedural texture filter. Unfortunately, it currently lacks most color format conversions, even basic RGB to HSL must be done with basic math. (I have these ready to share if needed).
I think a simplified version of your target “result” using a triangle shape might be practical.

general steps:

• convert from source color format into LAB (assuming LAB is good enough approximation)
• define equations to clamp colors on the 3 sides of the triangle (stored in temp variables)
• If you could provide the equations for the 3 sides of the triangle this would help
• Use sign() function as helper for if/then/else decision trees to combine intermediate results

Looking forward to collaborate in this challenge 

Timo

[Old Bruce]

On 4/13/2021 at 11:12 AM, ed lazer said:

I want to simulate the limitations of color gamuts from 2 different color profiles in a editable way.

 

Try using a Soft proof Adjustment layer

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15 hours ago, Old Bruce said:

Try using a Soft proof Adjustment layer

Thanks for the input, did that with an opacity of 75%. It does the trick quite well... 

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18 hours ago, NotMyFault said:

Hi,

nice to meet others with similar mindset of trying impossible things, or do possible things with the wrong tool (Photo).

The most capable tool in principle for this challenge is procedural texture filter. Unfortunately, it currently lacks most color format conversions, even basic RGB to HSL must be done with basic math. (I have these ready to share if needed).
I think a simplified version of your target “result” using a triangle shape might be practical.

general steps:

• convert from source color format into LAB (assuming LAB is good enough approximation)
• define equations to clamp colors on the 3 sides of the triangle (stored in temp variables)
• If you could provide the equations for the 3 sides of the triangle this would help
• Use sign() function as helper for if/then/else decision trees to combine intermediate results

Looking forward to collaborate in this challenge 

Timo

 

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