RGB values in Info Panel

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June 23, 2019
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When working with the Info panel, I get 5-digit values for RGB colors. For example, if I create a square, fill it with R=255, G=0, B=0, and pass my cursor over it, the color appears in the Info panel as 32768, 0, 0. I have no idea how to interpret that.

Also, I notice that in some files, my corresponding CMYK colors are represented as percentages; however, in some files, CMYK values are followed by an exclamation point. Again, I have no idea what that means.

Anyone?

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Correct answer Semaphoric

If you right-click on the eyedropper icon, y9ou will see a menu of what the readout will display:

Looks like you have 16-bit selected..

rob day

Community Expert

in some files, CMYK values are followed by an exclamation point. Again, I have no idea what that means.

The exclamation point means the color you are sampling is outside of the current Color Settings’ Working CMYK Space.

So this sampled RGB color is out-of -gamut to US Sheetfed Uncoated, but is in gamut (printable) to US Sheetfed Coated

Doc_PitAuthor

Inspiring

The information is much appreciated. Thank you.

Doc_PitAuthor

Inspiring

I thought 16-bit color information was always categorized down to 8-bit just because 16-bit values are difficult to interpret. We live and learn. I guess that's the purpose of this forum. Many thanks.

D Fosse

Community Expert

It is in the color picker and curves/levels etc, because it's used for input. Inputting 17346 instead of 17350 makes no sense, you can't tell them apart anyway even under the best of circumstances. But you might just be able to tell the difference between 135 and 136.

The info panel reads output, so here you might actually have use for 16 bit values - for instance forensic or diagnostic use.