Glossary
DCI-P3
A wide-gamut color space defined by the Digital Cinema Initiatives. Covers about 25% more color volume than sRGB and is the de facto target for HDR mastering and modern video work.
DCI-P3 was designed for digital cinema projection but has become the practical target for HDR mastering, modern smartphones, and laptop displays.
What "95% DCI-P3" means
The display reproduces 95% of the colors defined in the DCI-P3 gamut. 100% is the target; anything below 90% on a marketing claim usually means the panel is wide-sRGB rather than truly wide-gamut.
Where it matters
- HDR video work (most streaming HDR is mastered in P3).
- iPhone/iPad/Mac screenshots (Apple uses P3 system-wide).
- Modern game color grading.
sRGB clamp
A wide-gamut display showing sRGB content without a clamp will over-saturate web colors. Look for a built-in sRGB mode if you do color-critical work in both spaces.
Where this matters
Categories that use dci-p3
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